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1405 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101-4722
Summary
San Diego High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 60th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 23.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 577/1,596 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 708/1,596 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,602 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,138 (71.0%) |
| English Learners | 197 (12.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 13.1 points over the full period. Math rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 3.9 points over the full period.
•Math +3.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.8% 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 24.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 71.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 59% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 14% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
23.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.5-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
3.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 34.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 San Diego High compare within the district?
San Diego High is No. 15 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does San Diego High rank in California?
San Diego High ranks No. 577 of 1,596 in reading and No. 708 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 San Diego High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 15 in reading and No. 23 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.5% meet the reading standard and 10.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Diego High compare with other schools in San Diego?
San Diego High is No. 21 in reading and No. 26 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does San Diego High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
San Diego High is No. 43 in reading and No. 61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego HighThis school | 23.8% | 59.8% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
