James Madison High School is a public high school in San Diego, California. It is part of San Diego Unified School District. Madison's 50-acre campus opened in 1962.
Serving 848 students in grades 9-12, Madison High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower 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: 848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison High School's student population of 848 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison High School is 0.58, 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
#8531 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison High School's ranking?
Madison High School is ranked #8531 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Madison High School often compared to?
Madison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview High School, Scripps Ranch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison High School?
The graduation rate of Madison High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Madison High School?
848 students attend Madison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Madison High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison High School?
Madison High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Madison High School offer ?
Madison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Madison High School part of?
Madison High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Madison High School located?
Madison High School is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
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