Kearny Eng Innov & Design
Kearny Eng Innov & Design serves 336 students in grades 9-12.
Kearny Eng Innov & Design placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kearny Eng Innov & Design places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kearny Eng Innov & Design's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 336 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Kearny Eng Innov & Design is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kearny Eng Innov & Design is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1478 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 14% | 12% |
Hispanic | 59% | 54% |
Black | 6% | 5% |
White | 11% | 23% |
Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 84% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | San Diego Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kearny Eng Innov & Design is Kearny College Connections (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is San Diego County Court (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chesterton Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Kearny College Connections Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 397 students10
0.0 miles
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370 0 9-12 397 - San Diego Kearny Digital Media & Design Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 406 students10
0.0 miles
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370 0 9-12 406 - San Diego Kearny Sct Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 379 students10
0.0 miles
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370 0 9-12 379 - San Diego Chesterton Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 434 students10
0.3 miles
7335 Wheatley St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8070 0.3 K-5 434 - San Diego San Diego County Court Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 337 students10
0.4 miles
2801 Meadow Lark Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 694-4686 0.4 K-12 337
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