Coronado High

chs.coronadousd.net/

999 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Coronado High School, located on the island of Coronado in San Diego County, is a distinguished public secondary school known for its strong academic reputation and deep ties to the local military community. As the only high school in the Coronado Unified School District, it serves as a central hub for the community, consistently ranking among the top schools in the region. The campus is well-regarded for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, and a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics and highly acclaimed visual and performing arts programs.

Beyond its academic success, Coronado High is defined by its unique coastal setting and its supportive, small-town atmosphere. Because of its proximity to Naval Base Coronado, the school maintains a significant population of military-connected students, fostering a culture of resilience and inclusivity. With a focus on preparing students for higher education and professional success, the school emphasizes both excellence in the classroom and the development of well-rounded, community-minded citizens, making it a cornerstone of the Coronado educational experience.

999

Total Students

55.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coronado High
Demographic	Student Count
White	537
Hispanic	301
Black	16
Asian	30
Two or More	107
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
537 (53.9%)
Hispanic
301 (30.2%)
Two or More
107 (10.7%)
Asian
30 (3.0%)
Black
16 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Coronado Unified
Phone:	(619)522-8907
Website:	http://chs.coronadousd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	999
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 248

Grade 10 231

Grade 11 257

Grade 12 263