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#3349 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 35% in state

Kearny College Connections

High School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA

A San Diego Unified high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111

  • Math 34% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$20,828
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Kearny College Connections score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kearny College Connections 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,092/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), 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

$95,081

Median home value

$754,300

Median rent

$2,049/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

53.1%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kearny Digital Media & DesignEnrollment path unverified8.49–120.0 mi341Compare →
Kearny Eng Innov & DesignEnrollment path unverified8.69–120.0 mi296Compare →
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.0 mi335Compare →
San Diego Center for Children AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.3 mi79Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

San Diego Unified

Schools in district
175
Rank in district
#92 of 174
District spending per student
$20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kearny College Connections is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kearny College Connections

Kearny College Connections is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 336 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,349 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kearny College Connections

What grades does Kearny College Connections serve?

Kearny College Connections serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kearny College Connections?

Kearny College Connections has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearny College Connections?

The student-teacher ratio at Kearny College Connections is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kearny College Connections rank in CA?

Kearny College Connections ranks #3,349 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Kearny College Connections's MySchoolScout rating?

Kearny College Connections has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Kearny College Connections?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kearny College Connections has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kearny College Connections a charter school?

No, Kearny College Connections is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kearny College Connections a Title I school?

No, Kearny College Connections is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kearny College Connections?

73.8% of students at Kearny College Connections 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
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 92111)
45,888
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
37.9
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 92111; 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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