Serving 2,332 students in grades 9-12, San Diego Workforce Innovation High School 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 27% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School's student population of 2,332 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School 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 Workforce Innovation High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8492 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
68%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
27%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Workforce Innovation High School's ranking?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School is ranked #8492 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Diego Workforce Innovation High School?
The graduation rate of San Diego Workforce Innovation High School is 27%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Diego Workforce Innovation High School?
2,332 students attend San Diego Workforce Innovation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of San Diego Workforce Innovation High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Diego Workforce Innovation High School?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Diego Workforce Innovation High School offer ?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Diego Workforce Innovation High School part of?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School is part of San Diego Workforce Innovation High School District.
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