Summary:
Zip code 92093 in La Jolla, California, is served by one standout public charter school, Preuss School UCSD, a grades 6-12 institution with 825 students operating within its own Preuss School UCSD District.
This school is a consistent top performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 7% of California high schools. It achieved a perfect 100% graduation rate with no dropouts in 2023-2024, far exceeding state averages. Academically, students outperform state averages across all core subjects, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts where 11th graders scored 82.3% proficient. The school serves a student population where over 90% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, demonstrating that high academic achievement is possible for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
With a student-teacher ratio of 19.1 to 1 and per-student spending of $19,531, the school leverages its resources effectively, supported by its unique location on the UCSD campus. The 6-12 grade configuration allows for academic continuity, and a chronic absenteeism rate below the state average indicates strong student engagement. While mathematics and science scores are solidly above average, they show more room for growth compared to the exceptional English performance, highlighting an area of potential focus alongside the school's many strengths.
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