Scripps Ranch High School is a public high school in northeast San Diego, California, United States, that serves the Scripps Ranch community as well as students participating in the Voluntary Enrollment Exchange Program busing program of San Diego Unified School District.
Serving 1,890 students in grades 9-12, Scripps Ranch High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Scripps Ranch High serves the northeast part of San Diego, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scripps Ranch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Scripps Ranch High School's student population of 1,890 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,890 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scripps Ranch High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scripps Ranch High School is 0.72, 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
#697 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
35%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue, Cardinal
School Mascot
Freddy The Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scripps Ranch High School's ranking?
Scripps Ranch High School is ranked #697 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Scripps Ranch High School often compared to?
Scripps Ranch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview High School, Mira Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scripps Ranch High School?
The graduation rate of Scripps Ranch High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Scripps Ranch High School?
1,890 students attend Scripps Ranch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Scripps Ranch High School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scripps Ranch High School?
Scripps Ranch High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Scripps Ranch High School offer ?
Scripps Ranch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scripps Ranch High School part of?
Scripps Ranch High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Scripps Ranch High School located?
Scripps Ranch High School is located in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Scripps Ranch.
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