At a glance
Reported students
823
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Clairemont High: 823 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
22.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 880
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Clairemont High
Clairemont High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Diego. It is one of 175 current school records connected to San Diego Unified. NCES reports 823 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.6:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.4%) and White (36.7%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clairemont High
- 1How do the reported 22.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.7%
- Hispanic48.4%
- Black1.8%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Diego Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Madison High
High · Grades 09–12
780 reported students
La Jolla High
High · Grades 09–12
1,174 reported students
Canyon Hills High
High · Grades 09–12
1,183 reported students
Trace
High · Grades 09–12
437 reported students
Mission Bay High
High · Grades 09–12
1,240 reported students
San Diego SCPA
High · Grades 06–12
1,297 reported students
Public schools near Clairemont High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Bay High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 1,240 | 1.3 mi |
| High Tech High Mesa High · Charter · High Tech High Mesa District | 09–12 | 435 | 1.3 mi |
| San Diego Metro Career and Tech High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 119 | 2 mi |
| Madison High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 780 | 2.3 mi |
| Kearny Digital Media & Design High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 349 | 2.6 mi |
| Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 313 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clairemont High
What grades does Clairemont High serve?
Clairemont High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Diego Unified.
How many students attend Clairemont High?
Clairemont High reported 823 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 880 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clairemont High?
The calculated ratio is 22.6:1, based on 823 students and 36.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clairemont High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clairemont High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Diego Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clairemont High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Clairemont High in?
Clairemont High is part of San Diego Unified, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 175 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clairemont High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mission Bay High (1.3 mi), High Tech High Mesa (1.3 mi), San Diego Metro Career and Tech (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.