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1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111-5731
Summary
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 31.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 256/1,596 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 501/1,596 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 313 |
| Low-Income Students | 255 (81.5%) |
| English Learners | 31 (9.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.3 points from last year and rose 6.1 points over the full period. Math rose 8.1 points from last year and fell 7.0 points over the full period.
•Math -7.0 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
72.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% 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
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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
31.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% 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
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 School of Biomedical Science and Technology compare within the district?
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology is No. 11 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology rank in California?
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology ranks No. 256 of 1,596 in reading and No. 501 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 School of Biomedical Science and Technology compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 9 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 73.2% meet the reading standard and 30.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology compare with other schools in San Diego?
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology is No. 16 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology is No. 27 in reading and No. 47 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 School of Biomedical Science and TechnologyThis school | 31.8% | 72.7% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
