Morse High

www.morse.sandiegounified.org/

1,591 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Samuel F. Morse High School is a large, diverse public high school located in the Skyline neighborhood of San Diego, California, serving students within the San Diego Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus offers a comprehensive academic program alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and several student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its career technical education (CTE) pathways, which provide students with hands-on training in various professional fields to help prepare them for post-secondary success.

As a staple of the local community, Morse High emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and college and career readiness. The school culture is anchored by a commitment to academic improvement and social-emotional growth, supported by a dedicated faculty and staff. Through its diverse student body and focus on fostering well-rounded individuals, Morse High strives to empower its graduates to contribute meaningfully to their communities while pursuing their personal and professional ambitions.

1,591

Total Students

72.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morse High
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	795
Black	194
Asian	442
Two or More	106
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
795 (50.0%)
Asian
442 (27.8%)
Black
194 (12.2%)
Two or More
106 (6.7%)
White
32 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
18 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

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)510-4700
Website:	http://www.morse.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	969
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	305

* 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 9 419

Grade 10 407

Grade 11 388

Grade 12 377