San Diego High

sdhs.sandiegounified.org/

1,602 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **San Diego Science and Technology (SDHSSciTech)** school, located on the historic San Diego High School campus in downtown San Diego, is a specialized magnet program within the San Diego Unified School District. Designed for students with a strong interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), the school offers a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes project-based learning and technological proficiency. By integrating complex problem-solving into everyday coursework, the program aims to prepare students for the demands of high-level university programs and evolving professional fields in the scientific and technical sectors.

Beyond its academic core, the school leverages its prime location in downtown San Diego to provide students with unique learning opportunities, including access to local research institutions, industry partners, and the vibrant professional community of the city. As part of the larger San Diego High complex, students benefit from a diverse, comprehensive high school environment that offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social opportunities while maintaining a focused, college-preparatory culture. The school is committed to fostering innovation, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit among its diverse student body.

1,602

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Diego High
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	1,059
Black	124
Asian	38
Two or More	99
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,059 (66.1%)
White
276 (17.2%)
Black
124 (7.7%)
Two or More
99 (6.2%)
Asian
38 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)
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:	(619)560-4610
Website:	http://sdhs.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	935
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	203

* 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 9 376

Grade 10 380

Grade 11 366

Grade 12 480