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10510 Marauder Way, San Diego, CA 92126-3275
Summary
Mira Mesa High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 49.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 111/1,596 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 205/1,596 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,187 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,249 (57.1%) |
| English Learners | 155 (7.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.7 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.2 points from last year and rose 3.7 points over the full period.
•Math +3.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
81.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 86.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 66%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
49.4% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.1-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
9.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.5% 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 Mira Mesa High compare within the district?
Mira Mesa High is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mira Mesa High rank in California?
Mira Mesa High ranks No. 111 of 1,596 in reading and No. 205 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 Mira Mesa High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 5 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 76.7% meet the reading standard and 38.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mira Mesa High compare with other schools in San Diego?
Mira Mesa High is No. 5 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Mira Mesa High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Mira Mesa High is No. 8 in reading and No. 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mira Mesa HighThis school | 49.4% | 81.8% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
