San Ysidro High School

San Ysidro High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5353 Airway Rd,  San Diego, CA
Sweetwater Union High School District
3.9
4.6
2,408 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Hector Espinoza
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
20
Math
21
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
60.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0.9%
State Average
9.9%
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
345:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
86.7%
White
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
2%
Native American
<1%

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 794 Students
University of California - San Diego 654 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 445 Students
University of California - Irvine 406 Students
University of San Diego 363 Students
University of California - Berkeley 315 Students
Southwestern College - California 262 Students
University of California - Davis 248 Students
University of Southern California 221 Students
San Francisco State University 212 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 147 Students
Psychology 131 Students
Biology 125 Students
Nursing 97 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 77 Students
Computer Science 72 Students
Criminology 71 Students
International Business 53 Students
Political Science and Government 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 494 Reviews
3.0 Alum
1/14/2025
I had an overall good experience with this school. This school more than anything prepared me for college and walked me through each step. They were patient and extremely helpful. However, I'd like to say that as long as you were determined, this school is a stepping stone to a higher education. With the help of AVID, the college readiness prep class I began in my freshman year really paid off in the end.
4.0 Senior
8/7/2024
It is my first year, but I've liked my classes so far. I wish there was more connection between teachers and students, and more ways to socialize.
3.0 Alum
8/6/2024
Having just graduated as a Class of 2024 alum, my experience at the school was not the best as the main factor of my bad experience was being a minority within a minority, an Asian-American going to a mostly Hispanic school, alongside some of the electives and classes that I choose to take part of, the promised good experience is not there with the occasional view teachers and advisors that truly care about the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/10/2021
During distance learning I have had the opportunity to listen to my daughter's classes. Teachers are great and of excellent academic level, they encourage their students, ask about their well-being and are available to help and tutor. Counselors really answer parents' and kids' questions on time. Th...
5.0 parent
1/21/2018
My son is a sophomore at San Ysidro High and he is thriving! He is taking all AP or Honors classes and has a 4.00+ gpa . This school is great, the resources available to students are beyond my expectations. The principal is very involved and cares about the success of students and the school. I feel...
3.0 parent
2/2/2017
My daughter is in special ed therel and the only reason Im giving the school 3 stars is because her teachers are awesom Ms. A ans Ms. McDonough. But my question is my step daughters school which is mar vista and many many other schools around have sports or something for special needs kids why doesn...
5.0 other
9/24/2013
I am a senior at SYHS and I am proud to say that san ysidro high school has shaped me into the person I am now teachers are simply amazing they put everything from their part whether it be tutoring before school ,after school or even during lunch just to see students succed . Now oir principal Mr.es...

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San Ysidro High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Diego, CA and is served by the Sweetwater Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,408 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. San Ysidro High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $843,603. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montgomery Senior High School, Southwest Senior High School, Pure Heart Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near San Ysidro High School.

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