Point Loma High School

2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,714 students in grades 9-12, Point Loma High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,714 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Point Loma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Point Loma High School's student population of 1,714 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,714 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Point Loma High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Loma High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2920 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Point Loma High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Point Loma High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Point Loma High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
35%
55%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
50%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Point Loma High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Point Loma High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Point Loma High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Point Loma High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Point Loma High School's ranking?
Point Loma High School is ranked #2920 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Point Loma High School often compared to?
Point Loma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Jolla High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Point Loma High School?
The graduation rate of Point Loma High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Point Loma High School?
1,714 students attend Point Loma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Point Loma High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Loma High School?
Point Loma High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Point Loma High School offer ?
Point Loma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Point Loma High School part of?
Point Loma High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Point Loma High School located?
Point Loma High School is located in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in Point Loma.

School Calendar

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THANKSGIVING BREAK (MASTER CALENDAR)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK (MASTER CALENDAR)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK (MASTER CALENDAR)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK (MASTER CALENDAR)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK (MASTER CALENDAR)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,714 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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