San Diego High School is an urban public high school located on the southern edge of Balboa Park in San Diego, California, United States. It is the oldest high school in the San Diego Unified School District, one of the oldest public schools in California, and the oldest in the state still on its original site.
Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, San Diego Business/leadership 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 ≤5% (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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Diego Business/leadership's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1882
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Diego Business/leadership 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 San Diego Business/leadership is 0.32, 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
#8661 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Diego Business/leadership's ranking?
San Diego Business/leadership is ranked #8661 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Diego Business/leadership often compared to?
San Diego Business/leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like San Diego International Studies, San Diego High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 San Diego Business/leadership?
The graduation rate of San Diego Business/leadership is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Diego Business/leadership?
550 students attend San Diego Business/leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of San Diego Business/leadership students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Diego Business/leadership?
San Diego Business/leadership has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Diego Business/leadership offer ?
San Diego Business/leadership offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Diego Business/leadership part of?
San Diego Business/leadership is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is San Diego Business/leadership located?
San Diego Business/leadership is located in the Cortez Hill neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Cortez Hill.
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