Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, San Diego Metro Career And Technical ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Diego Metro Career and Tech serves the southern part of San Diego, CA, covering an area of approximately 20.7 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Diego Metro Career And Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
San Diego Metro Career And Technical's student population of 119 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Diego Metro Career And Technical 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 San Diego Metro Career And Technical is 0.67, 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
#3778 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
42%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Diego Metro Career And Technical's ranking?
San Diego Metro Career And Technical is ranked #3778 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Diego Metro Career And Technical?
The graduation rate of San Diego Metro Career And Technical is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Diego Metro Career And Technical?
119 students attend San Diego Metro Career And Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of San Diego Metro Career And Technical students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Diego Metro Career And Technical?
San Diego Metro Career And Technical has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Diego Metro Career And Technical offer ?
San Diego Metro Career And Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Diego Metro Career And Technical part of?
San Diego Metro Career And Technical is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is San Diego Metro Career And Technical located?
San Diego Metro Career And Technical is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
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