Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, San Diego Business/leadership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#8661 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
82%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Diego Business/leadership's ranking?
San Diego Business/leadership is ranked #8661 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Diego Business/leadership?
The graduation rate of San Diego Business/leadership is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Diego Business/leadership?
550 students attend San Diego Business/leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of San Diego Business/leadership students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Diego Business/leadership?
San Diego Business/leadership has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Diego Business/leadership offer ?
San Diego Business/leadership offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Diego Business/leadership part of?
San Diego Business/leadership is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is San Diego Business/leadership located?
San Diego Business/leadership is located in the Cortez Hill neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Cortez Hill.
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