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San Diego International Studies vs. San Diego High School

Should you attend San Diego International Studies or San Diego High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
San Diego International Studies
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
San Diego High School
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

San Diego International Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,056 students in grades 9-12, San Diego International Studies ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,855 students in grades 9-12, San Diego High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,056 students
1,855 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Diego International Studies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Diego High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Diego International Studies.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Diego High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
91 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Diego International Studies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Diego High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at San Diego International Studies with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at San Diego High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2054 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#5565 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Diego International Studies, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Diego High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Diego International Studies who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Diego High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
72%
(Top 20% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Diego International Studies who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Diego High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in CA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of San Diego International Studies with the average graduation rate observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of San Diego High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of San Diego International Studies by grade.
This chart displays the students of San Diego High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
208
395
Grade 10 Students
276
401
Grade 11 Students
285
554
Grade 12 Students
287
505

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at San Diego International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at San Diego High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Diego International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Diego High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
58%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at San Diego International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at San Diego High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at San Diego International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at San Diego High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
27%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at San Diego International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at San Diego High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at San Diego International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at San Diego High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of San Diego International Studies, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of San Diego High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at San Diego International Studies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at San Diego High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at San Diego International Studies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at San Diego High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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