Serving 2,492 students in grades 9-12, San Diego Workforce Innovation 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 27% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School's student population of 2,492 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
San Diego Workforce Innovation 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 San Diego Workforce Innovation High School is 0.47, 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
#8492 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
27%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Diego Workforce Innovation High School's ranking?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School is ranked #8492 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Diego Workforce Innovation High School?
The graduation rate of San Diego Workforce Innovation High School is 27%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Diego Workforce Innovation High School?
2,492 students attend San Diego Workforce Innovation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of San Diego Workforce Innovation High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Diego Workforce Innovation High School?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Diego Workforce Innovation High School offer ?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Diego Workforce Innovation High School part of?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School is part of San Diego Workforce Innovation High School District.
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