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2425 Dusk Drive, San Diego, CA 92139-2412
Summary
San Diego SCPA is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
51.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 28.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 561/1,734 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 941/1,735 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,297 |
| Low-Income Students | 757 (58.4%) |
| English Learners | 19 (1.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Selective |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.1 points from last year and fell 4.1 points over the full period. Math fell 6.5 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math -1.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.1% to 58.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-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
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.7% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.3% to 36.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 941 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.5-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.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 31.5% of English-only students.
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 San Diego SCPA compare within the district?
San Diego SCPA is No. 2 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 San Diego SCPA rank in California?
San Diego SCPA ranks No. 561 of 1,734 in reading and No. 941 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 San Diego SCPA compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 6 6–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.4% meet the reading standard and 21.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Diego SCPA compare with other schools in San Diego?
San Diego SCPA is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 6–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does San Diego SCPA compare with other schools in San Diego County?
San Diego SCPA is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego SCPAThis school | 28.2% | 51.3% |
| Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego | 13.7% | 38.0% |
| City Heights Preparatory Charter | 8.8% | 34.6% |
