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 349 students in grades 9-12, Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks in the top 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 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 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: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kearny Digital Media & Design's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1941
Colors
White, Maroon
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Prepare students for college and career by developing exemplary communication skills through authentic media-based experiences.
School Rankings
Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearny Digital Media & Design is 0.61, which is less 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
#3363 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Digital Media & Design's ranking?
Kearny Digital Media & Design is ranked #3363 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearny Digital Media & Design?
The graduation rate of Kearny Digital Media & Design is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kearny Digital Media & Design?
349 students attend Kearny Digital Media & Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Kearny Digital Media & Design students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearny Digital Media & Design?
Kearny Digital Media & Design has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kearny Digital Media & Design offer ?
Kearny Digital Media & Design offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearny Digital Media & Design part of?
Kearny Digital Media & Design is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Kearny Digital Media & Design located?
Kearny Digital Media & Design 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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