Kearny High School is a public high school in San Diego, California, United States. It serves students in grades 9-12 from the Linda Vista, Serra Mesa and Kearny Mesa communities. The school is part of San Diego Unified School District. Kearny's mascot is the Komet.
Serving 339 students in grades 9-12, Kearny College Connections ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearny College Connections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Kearny College Connections's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1941
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Kearny College Connections ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearny College Connections is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2531 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Komets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearny College Connections's ranking?
Kearny College Connections is ranked #2531 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearny College Connections?
The graduation rate of Kearny College Connections is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kearny College Connections?
339 students attend Kearny College Connections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kearny College Connections students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearny College Connections?
Kearny College Connections has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kearny College Connections offer ?
Kearny College Connections offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearny College Connections part of?
Kearny College Connections is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Kearny College Connections located?
Kearny College Connections is located in the Linda Vista neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 14 other public schools located in Linda Vista.
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