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2335 Chatsworth Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92106-1646
Summary
Point Loma High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
59.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 41.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 579/1,596 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 322/1,596 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,724 |
| Low-Income Students | 747 (43.3%) |
| English Learners | 46 (2.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 10.5 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period. Math fell 9.3 points from last year and rose 8.3 points over the full period.
•Math +8.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.4-point reading income gap is slightly 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 51%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
41.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.9-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 Point Loma High compare within the district?
Point Loma High is No. 16 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Point Loma High rank in California?
Point Loma High ranks No. 579 of 1,596 in reading and No. 322 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 Point Loma High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 16 in reading and No. 12 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.4% meet the reading standard and 27.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Point Loma High compare with other schools in San Diego?
Point Loma High is No. 22 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Point Loma High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Point Loma High is No. 44 in reading and No. 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Point Loma HighThis school | 41.2% | 59.7% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
