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505 Elm Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA 91932-2027
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 16.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 529/1,596 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 940/1,596 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,216 |
| Low-Income Students | 965 (79.4%) |
| English Learners | 304 (25.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 3.2 points over the full period. Math fell 1.8 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period.
•Math +1.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
61.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
16.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 940 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 3.8 points ahead in math. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 24.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Mar Vista Senior High compare within the district?
Mar Vista Senior High is No. 5 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 13 9–12 schools in Sweetwater Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mar Vista Senior High rank in California?
Mar Vista Senior High ranks No. 529 of 1,596 in reading and No. 940 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 Mar Vista Senior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 8 in math among 12 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.9% meet the reading standard and 18.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mar Vista Senior High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Mar Vista Senior High is No. 41 in reading and No. 75 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar Vista Senior HighThis school | 16.6% | 61.8% |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | 38.6% | 73.8% |
| Castle Park Senior High | 17.3% | 49.3% |
