Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology

School Overview
Kearny School of College and Transitional Studies (SCT), located at 1954 Komet Way in San Diego, is one of several specialized learning communities situated on the historic Kearny High School campus. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school focuses on a personalized educational model designed to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary success. By emphasizing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum alongside career-readiness training, Kearny SCT aims to provide students with the academic foundation and practical skills necessary to thrive in diverse professional and collegiate environments.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative campus culture, where students benefit from smaller learning environments that foster strong relationships between faculty and pupils. Through a variety of support systems, mentorship programs, and a commitment to academic excellence, Kearny SCT works to ensure that all students—regardless of their background—have a clear pathway to graduation and beyond. Its identity is deeply rooted in the broader Kearny High community, blending traditional school spirit with a modern, future-oriented approach to student development.
313
Total Students
13.5
Full-Time Teachers
23.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology
Demographic Student Count
White31
Hispanic169
Black26
Asian55
Two or More29
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    169 (54.2%)
  • Asian
    55 (17.6%)
  • White
    31 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    29 (9.3%)
  • Black
    26 (8.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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)221-5300
Website: http://www.kearnyeid.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60
Grades Taught
Grade 9 91
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 85
Grade 12 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology
Grade Student Count
Grade 991
Grade 1067
Grade 1185
Grade 1270
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19261.3%
Male12038.3%
Not Specified10.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)