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San Diego Mission Academy
High School · San Diego Mission Academy District · San Diego, CA
A charter high school in San Diego, CA where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9512 Chesapeake Dr. Ste. 402, San Diego, CA 92123
- Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at San Diego Mission Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 17% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Diego Mission Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$121,856
Median home value
$799,600
Median rent
$2,798/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian School of San DiegoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Canyon Hills HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,236 | Compare → |
| School for Entrepreneurship and TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Bright Horizon AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–11 | 2.7 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Diego Mission Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
San Diego Mission Academy is listed in San Diego Mission Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Diego Mission Academy
San Diego Mission Academy is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Mission Academy District, serving approximately 182 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,908 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Diego Mission Academy
What grades does San Diego Mission Academy serve?
San Diego Mission Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend San Diego Mission Academy?
San Diego Mission Academy has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Diego Mission Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Diego Mission Academy is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Diego Mission Academy rank in CA?
San Diego Mission Academy ranks #8,908 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Diego Mission Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
San Diego Mission Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Mission Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Diego Mission Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is San Diego Mission Academy a charter school?
Yes, San Diego Mission Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is San Diego Mission Academy a Title I school?
No, San Diego Mission Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Diego Mission Academy?
64.3% of students at San Diego Mission Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.3%
- Phone
- (833) 772-5106
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92123)
- 32,999
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 92123; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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