Clairemont High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12. It is located in the community of Clairemont in San Diego, California, United States. It is part of San Diego Unified School District. The campus is situated close to the intersection of Balboa Avenue and Clairemont Drive.
Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Clairemont High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clairemont High School's student population of 823 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
823 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Clairemont
School Rankings
Clairemont High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clairemont High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5321 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chieftain
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clairemont High School's ranking?
Clairemont High School is ranked #5321 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Clairemont High School often compared to?
Clairemont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison High School, Mission Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clairemont High School?
The graduation rate of Clairemont High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clairemont High School?
823 students attend Clairemont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Clairemont High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clairemont High School?
Clairemont High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clairemont High School offer ?
Clairemont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clairemont High School part of?
Clairemont High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Clairemont High School located?
Clairemont High School is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
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