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 2024-25 school year, there are 175 public schools serving 93,694 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked #525 of all 1,931 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
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
224 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,495 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
41,917 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
55%
# Black Students
6,708 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
22,435 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
24%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
359 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8,493 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
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:
9,492
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,702
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,473
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,459
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,542
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,355
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,260
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,209
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,078
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,973
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,011
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,901
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,239
453,495
# 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 $23,905 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,984 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District manages 175 public schools serving 93,694 students.
What is the rank of San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District is ranked #525 out of 1,931 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, 15% of students are Asian, 9% 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 $23,984 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 175 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 93,694 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
