Serra High School
Serra High School serves 1,402 students in grades 9-12.
Serra 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Serra High School's student population of 1,402 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Serra High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Serra High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4058 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
29%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)97%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Serra High School?
The graduation rate of Serra High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Serra High School?
1,402 students attend Serra High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Serra High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Serra High School?
Serra High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Serra High School offer ?
Serra High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Serra High School part of?
Serra High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (No School)
March 27, 2023 (Monday)
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