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San Diego Workforce Innovation High

High School · San Diego Workforce Innovation High District · National City, CA

A charter high school in National City, CA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2 Euclid Ave. Ste. A, National City, CA 91950

  • Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 21.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendImproving
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness1.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate21%
AP Participation0%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$19,654
Chronic Absenteeism83.3%

Students at San Diego Workforce Innovation High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 19% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
2%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
2%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

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

Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where San Diego Workforce Innovation 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,651/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (National City), 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

$63,858

Median home value

$580,700

Median rent

$1,600/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

35.2%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

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Lincoln HighEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.0 mi1,480Compare →
Faithful Ambassadors Bible Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi99Compare →
Ingenuity CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.76–121.4 mi195Compare →

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.

San Diego Workforce Innovation High District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,654NCES 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 Workforce Innovation High is listed in San Diego Workforce Innovation High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Diego Workforce Innovation High

San Diego Workforce Innovation High is a public high school in National City, CA, part of San Diego Workforce Innovation High District, serving approximately 2,492 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,280 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

What's said publicly about San Diego Workforce Innovation High

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

San Diego Workforce Innovation High School is an educational institution focused on personalized learning and career readiness. The school’s mission centers on equipping students for future success through academic achievement and workforce preparation 1. It provides one-on-one support, flexible scheduling, and year-round access to dedicated teachers 1. Students engage in workforce development activities designed to build both soft and hard skills, including financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills 1. The school utilizes partnerships with community organizations, industry leaders, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Service Providers to enhance the educational experience 1. These partnerships facilitate access to resources such as no-cost computer labs, tutoring, and career assessments 1. The curriculum includes a workforce readiness component and hands-on skill-building training 1. Students participate in a personalized intake process at orientation and receive ongoing support from WIOA partners 1. The program aims to prepare graduates for entry into the workforce, post-secondary education, or training programs 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.innovationsandiego.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Diego Workforce Innovation High

What grades does San Diego Workforce Innovation High serve?

San Diego Workforce Innovation High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Diego Workforce Innovation High?

San Diego Workforce Innovation High has an enrollment of approximately 2,492 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Diego Workforce Innovation High?

The student-teacher ratio at San Diego Workforce Innovation High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Diego Workforce Innovation High rank in CA?

San Diego Workforce Innovation High ranks #8,280 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Diego Workforce Innovation High's MySchoolScout rating?

San Diego Workforce Innovation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Workforce Innovation High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Diego Workforce Innovation High has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is San Diego Workforce Innovation High a charter school?

Yes, San Diego Workforce Innovation High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is San Diego Workforce Innovation High a Title I school?

No, San Diego Workforce Innovation High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Diego Workforce Innovation High?

76.6% of students at San Diego Workforce Innovation 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
2,492
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
83.3%
4-Year Graduation
21.0%
Area population (ZIP 91950)
57,173
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
36.3
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 91950; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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