Mission Bay High

www.missionbay.sandiegounified.org/

1,240 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mission Bay High School, located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12. Part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its diverse academic programs, which include a strong emphasis on International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, college preparatory courses, and specialized Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways. With a campus situated near the coast, the school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging student involvement through a variety of athletics, performing arts, and extracurricular clubs that reflect the local culture.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mission Bay High is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes critical thinking and global citizenship. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and its history of maintaining strong connections with the surrounding San Diego community. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a wide array of support services and enrichment activities, Mission Bay High aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

1,240

Total Students

60.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mission Bay High
Demographic	Student Count
White	545
Hispanic	456
Black	35
Asian	58
Two or More	140
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
545 (44.0%)
Hispanic
456 (36.8%)
Two or More
140 (11.3%)
Asian
58 (4.7%)
Black
35 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	(858)536-0136
Website:	http://www.missionbay.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	190

* 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 9 347

Grade 10 324

Grade 11 304

Grade 12 265