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9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0536
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
67.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 44.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 190/1,734 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 423/1,735 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 825 |
| Low-Income Students | 749 (90.8%) |
| English Learners | 90 (10.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.7 points from last year and rose 4.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 5.8 points over the full period.
•Math +5.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.8% to 86.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 69% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.3% to 51.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.0-point math income gap is wider than the 9.4-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 67 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–12 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 Preuss School UCSD compare within the district?
Preuss School UCSD is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Preuss School UCSD rank in California?
Preuss School UCSD ranks No. 190 of 1,734 in reading and No. 423 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Preuss School UCSD compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 6 6–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.4% meet the reading standard and 41.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Preuss School UCSD compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Preuss School UCSD is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 6–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Preuss School UCSDThis school | 44.3% | 67.4% |
| Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego | 13.7% | 38.0% |
| City Heights Preparatory Charter | 8.8% | 34.6% |
