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1255 16th Street, San Diego, CA 92101-4759
Summary
Garfield High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 7th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 4.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 0.0% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 4.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 0.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,538/1,596 (4th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,442/1,596 (10th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 10:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 226 |
| Low-Income Students | 215 (95.1%) |
| English Learners | 51 (22.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.9 points from last year and fell 14.8 points over the full period. Math fell 2.4 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
4.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,538 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 14.3% of English-only students.
No reported results for 2024.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
0.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,442 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 0.0% of English-only students.
No reported results for 2024.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Garfield High compare within the district?
Garfield High is No. 30 in reading and tied for No. 29 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Garfield High rank in California?
Garfield High ranks No. 1,538 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,442 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Garfield High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 28 in reading and tied for No. 27 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 4.0% meet the reading standard and 0.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Garfield High compare with other schools in San Diego?
Garfield High is No. 39 in reading and tied for No. 38 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Garfield High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Garfield High is No. 92 in reading and tied for No. 91 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield HighThis school | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
