High Schools in Preuss School UCSD District

Summary:

The Preuss School UCSD District in La Jolla contains a single standout institution, Preuss School UCSD, a grades 6-12 charter school affiliated with UC San Diego that consistently earns top ratings.

Preuss School UCSD is a model of high achievement, recently ranking 151st out of over 2,100 California high schools and maintaining a perfect 100% graduation rate with a 0% dropout rate. The school significantly outperforms state averages in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science, with its 11th graders demonstrating particular strength. Furthermore, it maintains a chronic absenteeism rate well below the state average, contributing to its strong academic environment.

This school's performance is notable given its context, operating with a mission to prepare students for college success. It benefits from a partnership with UC San Diego and a per-student spending level that supports a favorable student-teacher ratio. For parents, Preuss School UCSD represents a unique and highly successful educational option within the Preuss School UCSD District, demonstrating that a focused curriculum and robust institutional support can yield exceptional student outcomes.

District Detail

9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093-0536

(858) 822-3000

SchoolDigger Rank:
197^th of 1543 California districts

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Grades served: 6-12
Students: 825

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Preuss School UCSD	Public, Charter	6-12	9500 Gilman Dr.	La Jolla	92093	San Diego County	Preuss School UCSD District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 822-3000	825	43	19.1	90.8%	24 (2.9%)	195 (23.6%)	454 (55.0%)	136 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.9%)	92.8	151^st of 2162 public high schools	93.0%		90.8	203^rd of 2159 public high schools	90.6%	52	34.2	49.0	41.0	58.8	52.5	58.2	82.3	62.7	42.0	44.9	35.5	49.1	42.8	$19,531	$5,538	$13,993

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Del Mar Union Elementary	2.51 mi	9	32^nd
Altus Schools Audeo District	3.56 mi	1
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District	3.56 mi	1	1056^th
Learning Choice Academy District	4.27 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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