Very Good
#337 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 19% of private schools
Cook Education Center
High School
2255 CAMINO DEL RIO S, San Diego, CA 92108
Enrollment
49
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
7.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
49
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
7.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#337 of 1,787
In San Diego
#13 of 56
public schools
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Cook Education Center
High School in San Diego · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cook Education Center
Cook Education Center is a private high school in San Diego, CA. Cook Education Center serves approximately 49 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Cook Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 49 students, Cook Education Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Cook Education Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Cook Education Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Cook Education Center compares to 70 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cook Education Center (this school) | 7.3 |
| Home & Hosp/Transition Support | 4.0 |
| ALBA | — |
| Altus Schools Audeo | 6.0 |
| San Diego County Court | 5.7 |
| Health Sciences High and Middle College | 7.6 |
| San Diego County Community | 5.6 |
| Twain High | 6.1 |
| Kearny Eng Innov & Design | 8.6 |
| Kearny Digital Media & Design | 8.4 |
| Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology | 8.0 |
| Kearny College Connections | 7.1 |
| Hoover High | 6.0 |
| School for Entrepreneurship and Technology | 8.3 |
| San Diego Metro Career and Tech | 6.9 |
| TRACE | 5.5 |
| San Diego High | 5.8 |
| Garfield High | 4.5 |
| East Village Middle College High | 9.0 |
| Riley/New Dawn | 5.8 |
| Diego Hills Central Public Charter | 4.2 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2255 CAMINO DEL RIO S, San Diego, CA 92108
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cook Education Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Birney Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Jefferson Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, San Diego Global Vision Academy (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| URBAN SKILLS CENTER San Diego | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cook Education Center San Diego | 0.0 mi | — |
| Urban Skills Center San Diego | 0.0 mi | — |
| WARREN-WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL San Diego | 0.1 mi | 6.4 |
| CHILDREN'S GROWING CENTER-FIRST UNITED METHODIST San Diego | 0.1 mi | — |
| ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE San Diego | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Garfield Elementary San Diego | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Nipaquay Elementary San Diego | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Birney Elementary San Diego | 0.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Home & Hosp/Transition Support San Diego | 1.0 mi | 4.0 |
| Aseltine School San Diego | 1.2 mi | — |
| ASELTINE SCHOOL San Diego | 1.2 mi | — |
| Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy San Diego | 1.2 mi | — |
| ALBA San Diego | 1.2 mi | — |
| Elevate San Diego | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| ST DIDACUS SCHOOL San Diego | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Jefferson Elementary San Diego | 1.5 mi | 8.8 |
| San Diego Global Vision Academy San Diego | 1.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Altus Schools Audeo San Diego | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Adams Elementary San Diego | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,704
Median Home Value
$606,600
Median Rent
$2,731/mo
Population
24,401
College Educated
58.2%
Homeownership
28.8%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
33.8
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| BANYAN TREE FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY San Diego, CA | 7.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cook Education Center
What grades does Cook Education Center serve?
Cook Education Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cook Education Center?
Cook Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cook Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cook Education Center is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cook Education Center rank in CA?
Cook Education Center ranks #337 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Cook Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Cook Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cook Education Center a private school?
Yes, Cook Education Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cook Education Center a religious school?
No, Cook Education Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Gender Split
- 78% M / 22% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 243-1325
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