- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432011146
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #12 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.5:1
- large classes for California
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology ranks #12 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432011146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 063432011146 · San Diego, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 28.5:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology 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 313
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology
313 students
What this shows Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology compares
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.6%
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 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%
Asian 17.6%
White 9.9%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology 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 School of Biomedical Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology'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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology
How many students attend Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology?
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology has 313 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology is 28.5:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology?
59.3% of students at Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology?
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 School of Biomedical Science and Technology rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology ranks #12 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 School of Biomedical Science and Technology, 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.