Clairemont High

clairemont.sandiegounified.org/

823 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clairemont High School, located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. With a curriculum that emphasizes college and career readiness, the school provides a variety of pathways for students, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, and robust elective options that cater to diverse interests.

Beyond the classroom, Clairemont High offers a vibrant extracurricular environment that encourages student engagement through competitive athletics, performing arts, and a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. The campus, which has undergone significant modernizations in recent years, serves as a hub for the local community, promoting a culture of inclusivity and school spirit. By prioritizing supportive relationships between staff and students, Clairemont High aims to prepare its graduates to be responsible, innovative, and successful contributors to their communities after high school.

823

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clairemont High
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	398
Black	15
Asian	36
Two or More	67
American Indian	3

Hispanic
398 (48.5%)
White
302 (36.8%)
Two or More
67 (8.2%)
Asian
36 (4.4%)
Black
15 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)605-2600
Website:	http://clairemont.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* 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 9 208

Grade 10 202

Grade 11 205

Grade 12 208