At a glance
Reported students
297
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Kearny Eng Innov & Design: 297 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
24.6:1 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
- 315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Kearny Eng Innov & Design
Kearny Eng Innov & Design 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 297 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.6:1, 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 (55.6%) and Asian (15.8%). English learners represent 12.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kearny Eng Innov & Design
- 1How do the reported 24.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.06 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.8%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White12.8%
- Hispanic55.6%
- Black9.1%
- Asian15.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.4%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Twain High
High · Grades 07–12
293 reported students
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology
High · Grades 09–12
313 reported students
Kearny College Connections
High · Grades 09–12
339 reported students
Kearny Digital Media & Design
High · Grades 09–12
349 reported students
Garfield High
High · Grades 09–12
226 reported students
Trace
High · Grades 09–12
437 reported students
Public schools near Kearny Eng Innov & Design
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny Digital Media & Design High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 349 | under 0.1 mi |
| Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 313 | under 0.1 mi |
| Kearny College Connections High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 339 | under 0.1 mi |
| San Diego Metro Career and Tech High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 119 | 0.7 mi |
| School for Entrepreneurship and Technology High · Charter · School for Entrepreneurship and Technology District | 09–12 | 247 | 0.8 mi |
| High Tech High Mesa High · Charter · High Tech High Mesa District | 09–12 | 435 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kearny Eng Innov & Design
What grades does Kearny Eng Innov & Design serve?
Kearny Eng Innov & Design 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 Kearny Eng Innov & Design?
Kearny Eng Innov & Design reported 297 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 315 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kearny Eng Innov & Design?
The calculated ratio is 24.6:1, based on 297 students and 12.06 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 Kearny Eng Innov & Design a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kearny Eng Innov & Design is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Kearny Eng Innov & Design students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kearny Eng Innov & Design in?
Kearny Eng Innov & Design 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 Kearny Eng Innov & Design?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kearny Digital Media & Design (under 0.1 mi), Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology (under 0.1 mi), Kearny College Connections (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.