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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 2025 school year, there are 34 public high schools serving 30,962 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 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (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 less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
177 Schools
2,817 Schools
# Students
96,906 Students
2,139,525 Students
# Teachers
4,351 Teachers
100,737 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked #524 of all 1,925 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
0.71
0.63
# American Indian Students
228 Students
10,468 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,672 Students
244,247 Students
% Asian Students
14%
11%
# Hispanic Students
43,441 Students
1,190,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
56%
# Black Students
6,754 Students
110,575 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
23,321 Students
458,887 Students
% White Students
24%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
342 Students
9,060 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9,082 Students
108,483 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
11,865
25,126
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,491
19,346
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,638
19,826
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,380
19,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,375
19,798
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,391
20,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,384
29,089
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,276
39,371
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,128
41,955
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,014
466,491
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,257
476,582
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,113
469,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,594
492,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,112 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,189 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,240 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2,247 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,112
$19,974
Spending / Student
$23,189
$18,396
Best San Diego Unified School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative 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
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Scripps Ranch High 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
| 1,920 students
Rank: #33.
La Jolla High 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
| 1,213 students
Rank: #44.
Mira Mesa High 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
| 2,228 students
Rank: #55.
University City High 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
| 1,505 students
Rank: #66.
San Diego Metro Career And Technical
Alternative 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
| 112 students
Rank: #77.
Henry High 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
| 2,512 students
Rank: #88.
San Diego International Studies
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7464
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7464
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #99.
Kearny Eng Innov & Design
(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
| 296 students
Rank: #1010.
Garfield High School
Alternative 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
| 220 students
Rank: #1111.
Point Loma High 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
| 1,682 students
Rank: #1212.
San Diego Scpa
(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
| 1,275 students
Rank: #1313.
Mission Bay High 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
| 1,166 students
Rank: #1414.
Kearny Digital Media & Design
(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
| 341 students
Rank: #1515.
East Village Middle College High School
Alternative 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
| 124 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Kearny College Connections
(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
| 336 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology
(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
| 335 students
Rank: #1818.
Canyon Hills High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5156 Santo Rd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(619) 605-8100
San Diego, CA 92124
(619) 605-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,236 students
Rank: #1919.
John Muir Language Academy
(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
| 277 students
Rank: #2020.
Clairemont High 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
| 813 students
Rank: #2121.
Morse High 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
| 1,614 students
Rank: #2222.
San Diego High 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
| 1,855 students
Rank: #2323.
Crawford High 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
| 1,276 students
Rank: #2424.
Hoover High 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
| 2,105 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Alba
Alternative 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
| 14 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Whittier K-12
Alternative 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
| 71 students
Rank: #2727.
Home & Hosp/transition Support
(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
| 81 students
Rank: #2828.
Madison High 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
| 848 students
Rank: #2929.
San Diego Business/leadership
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #3030.
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
(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
| 1,308 students
Rank: #3131.
Twain High School
Alternative 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
| 301 students
Rank: #3232.
Lincoln High 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
| 1,480 students
Rank: #3333.
Riley/new Dawn
Special Education 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
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trace
Special Education School
2375 Congress St., Ste. 4
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 209-4500
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 209-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
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