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 313 students in grades 9-12, Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Kearny SCT serves the southern part of San Diego, CA, covering an area of approximately 17.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology's student population of 313 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1941
School Rankings
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2963 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Komets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology's ranking?
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology is ranked #2963 out of 9,523 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology?
The graduation rate of Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology?
313 students attend Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology?
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology offer ?
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology part of?
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology located?
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology is located in the Linda Vista neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 14 other public schools located in Linda Vista.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Native American Heritage Month
November 01, 2026 (Sunday)
First Day of Runaway & Homeless Youth Awareness Month
November 01, 2026 (Sunday)
Fall Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of Disability Awareness Month
December 01, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day of Universal Human Rights Month
December 01, 2026 (Tuesday)
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