Established in 1999, the Preuss School is a coed college preparatory charter school located on the campus of the University of California San Diego. Located at 3750 Voigt Drive in La Jolla, Preuss is a middle and high school and enrolls approximately 850 students in grades six through 12. Home of the Tritons, the school specializes in preparing students to become successful college scholars. With a staggering 96% of the graduating class of 2022 accepted into a four-year university, the school’s success rate speaks for itself.
In collaboration with University of California San Diego requirements, core classes include English, math, science and history. Featured electives include technology, engineering, visual and performing arts, leadership development and literacy support. The school offers a Saturday Enrichment Academy for at risk students who are struggling academically which provides tutoring and assists students in completing assignments.
The Preuss School emphasizes the development of the whole student and integrates celebrations and special events into its curriculum including dances, homecoming, spirit week, community awareness projects and cultural events.
The Preuss School UC San Diego
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
9500 Gilman Dr,
La Jolla, CA
School Details
Head of School
Scott Barton
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A+
A-
A-
B+
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
50.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
94%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
16.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
8.6%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
282:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
59%
Black
19.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.3%
Two or more races
3%
White
2.1%
School Rankings
#2
Best Charter MS in California
#7
Best Charter HS in California
#7
Niche Standout MS in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - San Diego
549 Students
San Diego State University
388 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
338 Students
University of California - Berkeley
283 Students
University of California - Irvine
251 Students
University of San Diego
211 Students
University of California - Davis
177 Students
University of Southern California
153 Students
Stanford University
140 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
139 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
100 Students
Biology
89 Students
Psychology
77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
75 Students
Computer Science
56 Students
Nursing
53 Students
Mechanical Engineering
46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
43 Students
Political Science and Government
35 Students
Engineering
35 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/16/2025
My time at Preuss has been great overall. It's a strong school with a supportive community, though I feel it was better before the pandemic—more connected, engaging, and full of spirit back then.
11/5/2024
I've been at UCSD for over a year and their really isn't social life here. Unless you put yourself out there many other students are loners and very reserved. The professors are chill but can be very demanding. I wish there were more hangout spots. At sixth college there are beautiful terraces that are not available to students.
10/16/2024
I go to the Preuss School UCSD, but now, I am noticing a decline in the amount of teachers, since they are underpaid. The music there is horrible. All of the classical instruments are broken, and our music wheel only goes through chrome music lab. I also notice that the curriculum is struggling a little bit due to the decline in teachers. It saddens me greatly to see our school fall down in the rankings.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/12/2025
Vary good I love it here and so will you kids
4/11/2023
I’m really not okay with or happy that this school, primarily the principle, allowed staff and students to come to school after it received a gun shooting threat. Given the recent history of all the school shootings, and how many lives have been lost, why would you tell everyone to come to school wh...
4/25/2014
This school is great, students are prepared for college education, principal attends all student activities, parents are motivated to get involved in their children education and are welcome to participate in school activities too, the school is ranked as one of the best in the nation and which is b...
8/10/2013
its great for my children they are almost ready for college just one more year.
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List Price Range
$473K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
71
Average Home Value
$1,162,610
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Average Household Income
$116,928
% of College Grads
74.1%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
1,958 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
84.8%
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The Preuss School UC San Diego is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 9500 Gilman Dr in La Jolla, CA. The school has a total enrollment of 826 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. The Preuss School UC San Diego has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $1,162,610. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Jolla Country Day School, Torah High Schools of San Diego, University City High School, and more. Learn more about what La Jolla has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Preuss School UC San Diego.