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San Diego High
High School · San Diego Unified
1405 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Enrollment
1,855
Student-Teacher
20.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,855
Student-Teacher
20.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,916 of 9,539
In San Diego
#194 of 288
public schools
In district
#127 of 174
San Diego Unified
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About San Diego High
San Diego High is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified. San Diego High serves approximately 1,855 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. San Diego High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,916 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for San Diego High show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 7.1
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
San Diego High runs 20.6:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
45% of students at San Diego High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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San Diego High — Students at San Diego High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.
How San Diego High Compares
See how San Diego High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1405 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Diego High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. East Village Middle College High (rated 9.0/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is San Diego Virtual (rated 9.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, King-Chavez Community High (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| East Village Middle College High San Diego | 0.1 mi | 9.0 |
| Garfield High San Diego | 0.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Urban Discovery Academy Charter San Diego | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| City Tree Christian San Diego | 0.5 mi | — |
| VIA TALENTUM ACADEMY San Diego | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| CITY TREE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Diego | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| King-Chavez Community High San Diego | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| e3 Civic High San Diego | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| OUR LADY'S SCHOOL San Diego | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Our Lady's School San Diego | 0.8 mi | — |
| Washington Elementary San Diego | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Sherman Elementary San Diego | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Museum San Diego | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| San Diego Virtual San Diego | 0.9 mi | 9.0 |
| Monarch San Diego | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Perkins K-8 San Diego | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Roosevelt International Middle San Diego | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Albert Einstein Academies San Diego | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Kimbrough Elementary San Diego | 1.4 mi | 4.1 |
| McGill School of Success San Diego | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,477
Median Home Value
$740,500
Median Rent
$2,351/mo
Population
48,163
College Educated
57.3%
Homeownership
25.1%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Median Age
37
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Diego High
What grades does San Diego High serve?
San Diego High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend San Diego High?
San Diego High has an enrollment of approximately 1,855 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Diego High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Diego High is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Diego High rank in CA?
San Diego High ranks #5,916 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Diego High's MySchoolScout rating?
San Diego High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 San Diego High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Diego High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Diego High a charter school?
No, San Diego High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Diego High a Title I school?
No, San Diego High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Diego High?
68.8% of students at San Diego 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 68.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (619) 560-4610
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
Resources & Links
District
San Diego Unified- District Enrollment
- 95,492
- Schools in District
- 175
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,828
- District Rank
- #127 of 174
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