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#3347 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 35% in state

Morse High

High School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA

A San Diego Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6905 Skyline Dr., San Diego, CA 92114

  • Math 20% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation18.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$20,828
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Morse High score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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

75.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Morse 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$90,171

Median home value

$604,300

Median rent

$1,741/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·33 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ingenuity CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.76–121.0 mi195Compare →
The O'farrell CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.0K–121.0 mi1,819Compare →
Srinivasan SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–121.4 mi9Compare →
True Faith AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.4 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

San Diego Unified

Schools in district
175
Rank in district
#90 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

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

About Morse High

Morse High is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 1,614 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,347 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morse High

What grades does Morse High serve?

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

How many students attend Morse High?

Morse High has an enrollment of approximately 1,614 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morse High?

The student-teacher ratio at Morse High is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morse High rank in CA?

Morse High ranks #3,347 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Morse High's MySchoolScout rating?

Morse High 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 Morse High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morse High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Morse High a charter school?

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

Is Morse High a Title I school?

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

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

75.5% of students at Morse 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
1,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 92114)
64,820
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
38
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 92114; 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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