Enrollment
1,724
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Point Loma High
Federal NCES profile for Point Loma High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063432005537
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Point Loma High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #31 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Point Loma High has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Point Loma High ranks #31 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Point Loma High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Point Loma High
Point Loma High is a large high school in San Diego, California, enrolling 1,724 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 21% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,724 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 332 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #281, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 575 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Diego's high schools, it stands alongside Del Norte High (2,557 students): Point Loma High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.1:1 vs 26.9:1).
San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students) and Mira Mesa High (2,187 students) alongside Point Loma High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Point Loma High compares
Point Loma High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,724 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,724
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$18,665
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Point Loma High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Diego Unified, which includes Point Loma High.
$18,665
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 25.1%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Point Loma High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Diego High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Point Loma High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,724 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Point Loma High
How many students attend Point Loma High?
Point Loma High has 1,724 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Point Loma High?
The student-teacher ratio at Point Loma High is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Point Loma High?
29.7% of students at Point Loma High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Point Loma High?
The largest demographic group at Point Loma High is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Point Loma High?
Point Loma High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Point Loma High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Point Loma High ranks #31 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.
Is Point Loma High a good school?
Point Loma High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Point Loma High, 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.
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