- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Kearny Digital Media & Design
Federal NCES profile for Kearny Digital Media & Design, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432011145
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearny Digital Media & Design earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearny Digital Media & Design has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks #10 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432011145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Kearny Digital Media & Design held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 063432011145 · San Diego, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 23.3:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Kearny Digital Media & Design held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kearny Digital Media & Design in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 349
Kearny Digital Media & Design
349 students
What this shows Kearny Digital Media & Design reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearny Digital Media & Design compares
Kearny Digital Media & Design held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
White 11.5%
Asian 11.2%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Kearny Digital Media & Design is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kearny Digital Media & Design Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearny Digital Media & Design's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in San Diego
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Del Norte High
Standard public school
2,557 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Torrey Pines High
Standard public school
2,536 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Henry High
Standard public school
2,485 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Bernardo High
Standard public school
2,210 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mira Mesa High
Standard public school
2,187 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Canyon Crest Academy
Standard public school
2,147 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kearny Digital Media & Design
How many students attend Kearny Digital Media & Design?
Kearny Digital Media & Design has 349 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearny Digital Media & Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearny Digital Media & Design is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kearny Digital Media & Design?
50.3% of students at Kearny Digital Media & Design are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearny Digital Media & Design?
The largest demographic group at Kearny Digital Media & Design is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearny Digital Media & Design?
Kearny Digital Media & Design has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kearny Digital Media & Design rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks #10 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Kearny Digital Media & Design, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.