San Diego Scpa serves 1,313 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Diego Scpa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
San Diego Scpa's student population of 1,313 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of San Diego Scpa is 0.74, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
17%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Diego Scpa?
The graduation rate of San Diego Scpa is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend San Diego Scpa?
1,313 students attend San Diego Scpa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of San Diego Scpa students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Diego Scpa?
San Diego Scpa has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Diego Scpa offer ?
San Diego Scpa offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is San Diego Scpa part of?
San Diego Scpa is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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