Kearny Digital Media & Design serves 355 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Kearny Digital Media & Design's student population of 355 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kearny Digital Media & Design is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearny Digital Media & Design?
The graduation rate of Kearny Digital Media & Design is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kearny Digital Media & Design?
355 students attend Kearny Digital Media & Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kearny Digital Media & Design students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 9% 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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Black History Month
February 01, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)
Last Day of School
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
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