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1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111-5731
Summary
Kearny Eng Innov & Design is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 49.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 239/1,596 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 208/1,596 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 297 |
| Low-Income Students | 228 (76.8%) |
| English Learners | 35 (11.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.2 points from last year and fell 6.9 points over the full period. Math rose 8.3 points from last year and rose 17.6 points over the full period.
•Math +17.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
73.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
49.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 54.1-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Kearny Eng Innov & Design compare within the district?
Kearny Eng Innov & Design is No. 10 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Kearny Eng Innov & Design rank in California?
Kearny Eng Innov & Design ranks No. 239 of 1,596 in reading and No. 208 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 Kearny Eng Innov & Design compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in reading and No. 7 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.6% meet the reading standard and 34.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Kearny Eng Innov & Design compare with other schools in San Diego?
Kearny Eng Innov & Design is No. 14 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Kearny Eng Innov & Design compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Kearny Eng Innov & Design is No. 26 in reading and No. 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kearny Eng Innov & DesignThis school | 49.2% | 73.8% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
