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#1907 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 20% in state

Coronado High

High School · Coronado Unified · Coronado, CA

A Coronado Unified high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

650 D Ave., Coronado, CA 92118

  • Math 45% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+17.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation57.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$19,119
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Coronado High score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Coronado High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,952/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coronado), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$135,056

Median home value

$1,998,900

Median rent

$3,250/mo

College educated

66%

Homeownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
57.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
E3 Civic HighCharter · enrollment unverified7.89–121.8 mi373Compare →
MonarchEnrollment path unverified5.2K–121.8 mi234Compare →
San Diego VirtualCharter · enrollment unverified9.09–121.8 mi408Compare →
Via Talentum AcademyPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–121.9 mi90Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Coronado Unified

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$19,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Coronado High is listed in Coronado Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Coronado High

Coronado High is a public high school in Coronado, CA, part of Coronado Unified, serving approximately 1,004 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,907 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coronado High

What grades does Coronado High serve?

Coronado High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Coronado High?

Coronado High has an enrollment of approximately 1,004 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coronado High?

The student-teacher ratio at Coronado High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coronado High rank in CA?

Coronado High ranks #1,907 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Coronado High's MySchoolScout rating?

Coronado High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Coronado High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coronado High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Coronado High a charter school?

No, Coronado High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Coronado High a Title I school?

No, Coronado High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coronado High?

14.9% of students at Coronado High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 92118)
18,495
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
42.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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