San Diego Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 177 public schools serving 96,906 students in San Diego Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Diego Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked #524 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
# American Indian Students
228 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,672 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
43,441 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
56%
# Black Students
6,754 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
23,321 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
24%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
342 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9,082 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
11,865
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,491
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,638
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,380
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,375
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,391
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,384
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,276
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,128
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,014
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,257
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,113
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,594
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,112 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,189 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District manages 177 public schools serving 96,906 students.
What is the rank of San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District is ranked #524 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego Unified School District?
45% of San Diego Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Diego Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,189 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 177 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 96,906 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
