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6402 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111-7320
Summary
Twain High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 17th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 14.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 5.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 14.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 5.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,356/1,596 (15th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,285/1,596 (20th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 10:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 293 |
| Low-Income Students | 258 (88.1%) |
| English Learners | 74 (25.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.5 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period. Math rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math +2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
14.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,356 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.9-point reading income gap is about the same as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 24.5% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 8% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 4%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
5.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,285 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 10.2% 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 Twain High compare within the district?
Twain High is No. 29 in reading and No. 28 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Twain High rank in California?
Twain High ranks No. 1,356 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,285 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 Twain High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 27 in reading and No. 26 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 12.9% meet the reading standard and 4.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Twain High compare with other schools in San Diego?
Twain High is No. 38 in reading and No. 37 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Twain High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Twain High is No. 90 in reading and No. 87 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Twain HighThis school | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
