Kearny High School is a public high school in San Diego, California, United States. It serves students in grades 9-12 from the Linda Vista, Serra Mesa and Kearny Mesa communities. The school is part of San Diego Unified School District. Kearny's mascot is the Komet.
Serving 341 students in grades 9-12, Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kearny Digital Media & Design's student population of 341 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1941
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearny Digital Media & Design is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3310 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Komets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearny Digital Media & Design's ranking?
Kearny Digital Media & Design is ranked #3310 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearny Digital Media & Design?
The graduation rate of Kearny Digital Media & Design is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kearny Digital Media & Design?
341 students attend Kearny Digital Media & Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kearny Digital Media & Design students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearny Digital Media & Design?
Kearny Digital Media & Design has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kearny Digital Media & Design offer ?
Kearny Digital Media & Design offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearny Digital Media & Design part of?
Kearny Digital Media & Design is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Kearny Digital Media & Design located?
Kearny Digital Media & Design is located in the Linda Vista neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 14 other public schools located in Linda Vista.
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