Trace (2025 Ranking) - San Diego, CA

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Trace

2375 Congress St., Ste. 4
San Diego, CA 92110

Trace serves 443 students in grades 9-12.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 443 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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Trace ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category

Attribute

Student Attention

Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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Trace's student population of 443 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

443 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Trace by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Trace by grade.

School Calendar

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The of Trace is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (CA)

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

21:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Trace and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

12%

This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Trace and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hispanic

59%

56%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Trace and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

13%

White

13%

20%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Trace and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.61

0.63

This chart displays the diversity score of Trace and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

≤20%

87%

This chart displays graduation rate of Trace and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Eligible for

67%

54%

Eligible for

15%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

San Diego Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Trace?

The graduation rate of Trace is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.

How many students attend Trace?

443 students attend Trace.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Trace students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Trace?

Trace has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Trace offer ?

Trace offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Trace part of?

Trace is part of San Diego Unified School District.

In what neighborhood is Trace located?

Trace is located in the Old Town neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Old Town.

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Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 443 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education