- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Diego, CA
San Diego Scpa
Federal NCES profile for San Diego Scpa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063432008962
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Diego Scpa earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 27
- schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
San Diego Scpa has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Diego Scpa ranks #12 of 27 schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432008962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
San Diego Scpa held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 063432008962 · San Diego, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,297 enr · 24.5:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
San Diego Scpa held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Diego Scpa 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
San Diego Scpa
1,297 students
What this shows San Diego Scpa reports 1,297 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Diego Scpa compares
San Diego Scpa 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,297 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,297
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
Asian 19.3%
White 15.1%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, San Diego Scpa is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Diego Scpa 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Diego Scpa'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 other schools in San Diego
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The O'farrell Charter
Standard public school
1,862 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
Standard public school
1,467 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Charter School of San Diego
Standard public school
1,375 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,175 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
578 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
San Diego County Community
Alternative education program
510 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,297 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Diego Scpa
How many students attend San Diego Scpa?
San Diego Scpa has 1,297 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,231 (2022-23) → 1,275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Diego Scpa?
The student-teacher ratio at San Diego Scpa is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Diego Scpa?
36.6% of students at San Diego Scpa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Diego Scpa?
The largest demographic group at San Diego Scpa is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Diego Scpa?
San Diego Scpa has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 San Diego Scpa rank among schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, San Diego Scpa ranks #12 of 27 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 schools in San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides San Diego Scpa, 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.