Preuss School UCSD District

La Jolla, California — 1 schools

839
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,198
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Preuss School UCSD District operates 1 public schools serving 839 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 825 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Diego County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,198 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 58.3% local, 36.4% state, and 5.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #765 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 275:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.0% Hispanic or Latino, 23.6% African American, 16.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Preuss School Ucsd accounts for 100.0% of all Preuss School UCSD District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Preuss School UCSD District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Preuss School UCSD District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 81.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Preuss School UCSD District student-counselor ratio is 275:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Preuss School UCSD District is typically wider than the Preuss School UCSD District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Preuss School UCSD District chronic absenteeism rate is 26.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Preuss School UCSD District is typically wider than the Preuss School UCSD District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.3%
Federal
36.4%
State
58.3%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
765 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Diego County county, where this district is located.

$2,288
Studio/mo
$2,459
1 BR/mo
$3,001
2 BR/mo
$3,998
3 BR/mo
$4,845
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Preuss School UCSD District.

White 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
African American 23.6%
Asian 16.5%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
275:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Preuss School UCSD District

School Enrollment
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter
825

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Preuss School UCSD District?

Preuss School UCSD District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 839 students.

How much does Preuss School UCSD District spend per student?

Preuss School UCSD District spends $16,198 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #765 in California.

What is the average rent near Preuss School UCSD District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Preuss School UCSD District?

Preuss School UCSD District students are 55.0% Hispanic or Latino, 23.6% African American, 16.5% Asian, 2.9% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Preuss School UCSD District?

Preuss School UCSD District has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #765 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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