San Ysidro High School serves 2,428 students in grades 9-12.
San Ysidro High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Ysidro High School's student population of 2,428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Ysidro High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of San Ysidro High School is 0.22, 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
#1520 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
5%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
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 is San Ysidro High School's ranking?
San Ysidro High School is ranked #1520 out of 3,649 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Ysidro High School?
The graduation rate of San Ysidro High School is 85%, which is equal to the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend San Ysidro High School?
2,428 students attend San Ysidro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of San Ysidro High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Ysidro High School?
San Ysidro High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Ysidro High School offer ?
San Ysidro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Ysidro High School part of?
San Ysidro High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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