Morse High School

Morse High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6905 Skyline Dr,  San Diego, CA
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
22:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.35
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
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
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

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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 786 Students
University of California - San Diego 709 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 496 Students
University of California - Irvine 396 Students
University of California - Berkeley 351 Students
University of San Diego 293 Students
San Francisco State University 260 Students
University of California - Davis 204 Students
University of Southern California 203 Students
Southwestern College - California 194 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 153 Students
Psychology 112 Students
Business 110 Students
Computer Science 99 Students
Biology 96 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 58 Students
Engineering 52 Students
Mechanical Engineering 47 Students
Aerospace Engineering 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 487 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
11/16/2025
In the few months I've spent at Morse, I've been able to connect with others and make friends even with upperclassmen. You learn that everyone is different, has different values or ambitions, and that there's spaces for everyone. There's so many opportunities at Morse that it gets difficult to pick which ones to take.
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.
4.0 Senior
11/28/2023
Morse Highschool is a very live and vibrant school as the teachers, counselors, and students are all friendly and welcoming. Morse puts their students first and have a great diverse community all working together to make the school a better place.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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...
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 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 22:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% 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 3.35, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $717,828. 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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