At a glance
Reported students
2,722
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
103.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
2,722
San Diego Workforce Innovation High: 2,722 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
26.4:1 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
- 2,469
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.7:1
What the reported data says about San Diego Workforce Innovation High
San Diego Workforce Innovation High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in National City. It is one of 1 current school records connected to San Diego Workforce Innovation High District. NCES reports 2,722 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.4:1, 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 (68.3%) and White (16.5%). English learners represent 14.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking San Diego Workforce Innovation High
- 1How do the reported 26.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 103.12 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 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White16.5%
- Hispanic68.3%
- Black6.2%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.1%
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
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near San Diego Workforce Innovation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 1,487 | 1 mi |
| Ingenuity Charter High · Charter · Ingenuity Charter District | 06–12 | 188 | 1.4 mi |
| Gompers Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Gompers Preparatory Academy District | 06–12 | 1,175 | 1.9 mi |
| Sweetwater High High · Sweetwater Union High | 09–12 | 2,290 | 2.1 mi |
| San Diego SCPA High · San Diego Unified | 06–12 | 1,297 | 2.3 mi |
| Morse High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 1,591 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about San Diego Workforce Innovation High
What grades does San Diego Workforce Innovation High serve?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Diego Workforce Innovation High District.
How many students attend San Diego Workforce Innovation High?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High reported 2,722 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,469 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at San Diego Workforce Innovation High?
The calculated ratio is 26.4:1, based on 2,722 students and 103.12 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 San Diego Workforce Innovation High a public, charter, or magnet school?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of San Diego Workforce Innovation High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.6% 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 San Diego Workforce Innovation High in?
San Diego Workforce Innovation High is part of San Diego Workforce Innovation High District, based in National City, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near San Diego Workforce Innovation High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln High (1 mi), Ingenuity Charter (1.4 mi), Gompers Preparatory Academy (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.