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San Diego Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 33 public high schools serving 30,325 students in San Diego Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in San Diego Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in San Diego Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Diego Scpa, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
175 Schools
2,826 Schools
# Students
93,694 Students
2,020,187 Students
# Teachers
4,295 Teachers
101,258 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked #525 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#526 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
# American Indian Students
224 Students
10,744 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,495 Students
238,325 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
41,917 Students
1,088,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
54%
# Black Students
6,708 Students
102,494 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
22,435 Students
460,449 Students
% White Students
24%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
359 Students
9,014 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8,493 Students
103,001 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
9,492
22,406
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,702
18,976
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,473
18,670
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,459
18,995
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,542
19,014
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,355
19,370
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,260
26,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,209
36,245
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,078
38,229
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,973
447,954
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,011
448,650
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,901
451,877
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,239
453,492
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,905 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,984 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,240 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2,247 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,905
$21,485
Spending / Student
$23,984
$19,787
Best San Diego Unified School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Scripps Ranch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,984 students
Rank: #33.
La Jolla High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #44.
Mira Mesa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10510 Marauder Way
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-2262
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-2262
Grades: 9-12
| 2,219 students
Rank: #55.
University City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,543 students
Rank: #66.
San Diego Metro Career And Technical
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7250 Mesa College Dr. Rm. K-20
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #77.
Henry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6702 Wandermere Dr.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-7700
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,607 students
Rank: #88.
Kearny Eng Innov & Design
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #99.
Garfield High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 16th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #1010.
Point Loma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #1111.
San Diego Scpa
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
Grades: 6-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #1212.
Mission Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2475 Grand Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #1313.
Kearny Digital Media & Design
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #1414.
East Village Middle College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1313 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1515.
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 Conde St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
Grades: K-12
| 647 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Kearny College Connections
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #1818.
Canyon Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5156 Santo Rd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8342
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8342
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 students
Rank: #1919.
John Muir Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Mt. Herbert Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: #2020.
Clairemont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Ute Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-2600
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #2121.
Morse High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6905 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 262-0763
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 262-0763
Grades: 9-12
| 1,675 students
Rank: #2222.
San Diego High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
Grades: 9-12
| 2,105 students
Rank: #2323.
Crawford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 362-3700
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 362-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,193 students
Rank: #2424.
Hoover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4474 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 344-4500
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 344-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,265 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Alba
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4041 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-3900
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-3900
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Whittier K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #2727.
Home & Hosp/transition Support
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Normal St. Annex 14
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-6435
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-6435
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: #2828.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4833 Doliva Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 536-0336
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 536-0336
Grades: 9-12
| 944 students
Rank: #2929.
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Ocean View Blvd
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500
Grades: K-12
| 1,037 students
Rank: #3030.
Twain High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6402 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 800-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 800-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 328 students
Rank: #3131.
Lincoln High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4777 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-6500
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,407 students
Rank: #3232.
Riley/new Dawn
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Mt. Ackerly Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 302-3340
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 302-3340
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trace
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2375 Congress St., Ste. 4
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 209-4500
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 209-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
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