San Diego Mission Academy

9512 Chesapeake Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
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Bottom 50%
Serving 151 students in grades 6-12, San Diego Mission Academy 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

San Diego Mission Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

San Diego Mission Academy's student population of 151 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
151 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

San Diego Mission Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Diego Mission Academy is 0.73, which is more 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)
#8589 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
33%
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20-29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Diego Mission Academy 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.
<50%
29%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
43%
55%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
22%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of San Diego Mission Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
20-29%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of San Diego Mission Academy and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Diego Mission Academy's ranking?
San Diego Mission Academy is ranked #8589 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Diego Mission Academy?
The graduation rate of San Diego Mission Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Diego Mission Academy?
151 students attend San Diego Mission Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of San Diego Mission Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Diego Mission Academy?
San Diego Mission Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Diego Mission Academy offer ?
San Diego Mission Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is San Diego Mission Academy part of?
San Diego Mission Academy is part of San Diego Mission Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is San Diego Mission Academy located?
San Diego Mission Academy is located in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Kearny Mesa.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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