Morse High School

Morse High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6905 Skyline Dr,  San Diego, CA
Bay Terraces Neighborhood
San Diego Unified School District
3.5
3.5
1,702 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Harry Shelton
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
62.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
7.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
5.3%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
357:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Hispanic
50%
Filipino
24.9%
Black
12.2%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian
2.9%
White
2%
Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#42 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 770 Students
University of California - San Diego 696 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 488 Students
University of California - Irvine 397 Students
University of California - Berkeley 342 Students
University of San Diego 294 Students
San Francisco State University 251 Students
University of California - Davis 208 Students
University of Southern California 201 Students
Southwestern College - California 186 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 151 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Business 101 Students
Computer Science 100 Students
Biology 91 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 57 Students
Engineering 49 Students
Mechanical Engineering 44 Students
Criminology 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 510 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/12/2025
My experience at Morse High School can be seen as helpful and beneficial. For me, having taken rigorous and high ranking classes, the education and learning that I have received from my teachers is much better compared to other schools I have seen in my district. Despite the increase in rebellious students, I believe that Morse continues attempting to encourage students to perform at their best of their abilities.
4.0 Senior
3/20/2025
The best parts is growing with people and learning new opportunities. The worst parts is struggling in classes that are difficult and being with different people.
5.0 Senior
2/13/2025
I enjoyed going to Morse for all my my four years of high school. I am currently a senior and have three more months until I graduate.
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3.5 13 Reviews
1.0 other
10/8/2025
Unfortunately , Morse currently has two toxic assistant principals. Naneka Jones & Markal Lincoln are self-serving and use destructive, dysfunctional behaviors to manipulate, intimidate, and harm others for personal gain. This leadership style creates an unhealthy work environment that erodes morale...
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5.0 other
4/12/2025
The changes Morse has made over the past several years has been nothing short of phenomenal. The administration deeply values, respects, and cares for all of its students. The teachers and counselors at Morse work tirelessly and joyfully to ensure every student receives the quality education, suppor...
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2.0 student
1/3/2023
There are many pros and cons to attending school. On the pro side, schools can provide a structured environment for children to learn and grow. It can also expose students to a wide range of knowledge and experiences, and provide them with valuable socialization skills. In addition, the school can h...
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5.0 other
6/29/2021
I was enrolled in a JROTC program that the school offered and it was awesome! Students are really creative in the arts, although math isn't really everyone's greatest subject. But there's a lot of joy on campus and it is decent in contrast to other HS in the SDUSD area. Students have the ability to...
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Morse High School

Morse High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Diego, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,702 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Morse High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $711,037. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, Lincoln High School, Lighthouse Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Morse High School.

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