Enrollment
289
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN DIEGO MISSION ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060229414433
San Diego Mission Academy
9512 Chesapeake Dr., San Diego, CA 92123 · (833) 772-5106 · San Diego County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL289 STUDENTS
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Student : Teacher
22.9:1
13 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
195 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 2 | 1% |
| Grade 7 | 13 | 4% |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 117 | 40% |
| Grade 10 | 70 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 53 | 18% |
| Grade 12 | 10 | 3% |
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
289
+126 (+77%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.9:1
was 23.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 289 | 12.7 | 22.9:1 | 67% (195) |
| 2023-24 | 182 | 8.9 | 20.4:1 | 64% (117) |
| 2022-23 | 151 | 9.6 | 15.8:1 | 64% (96) |
| 2020-21 | 163 | 7 | 23.3:1 | 67% (109) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for San Diego Mission Academy.
About San Diego Mission Academy
San Diego Mission Academy is a very small high school based in San Diego, California. It had 289 students in 2024-25, spanning grades 6 through 12. By comparison, high schools in California enroll about 838 students on average.
The local education agency for San Diego Mission Academy is San Diego Mission Academy District.
About 49% of students at San Diego Mission Academy are Hispanic, the largest single group. It is also 26% White, 14% multiracial, 7% Black, and 2% Asian. San Diego County's residents are about 35% Hispanic, 14 points below the school's share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 67, compared with 70 nationally.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1. The school has 12.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across high schools in California, the average ratio is 18.2:1. Federal data show 67% of students (195) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The 54% average for public schools in San Diego County is 13 points lower.
In San Diego County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $106,268 a year, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Public schools in San Diego County number 766, with about 467,437 students.
San Diego Mission Academy is about 0.2 miles from Innovations Academy, its nearest public school. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
San Diego Mission Academy is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels City: Large. As a charter school, San Diego Mission Academy is publicly funded and operates under a charter. NCES lists San Diego Mission Academy as a virtual school.
San Diego Mission Academy reported 163 students in 2020-21 and 289 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades.
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San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Innovations Academy0.2 mi · 436
- Vista Grande Elementary0.9 mi · 364
- Canyon Hills High1.3 mi · 1,183
- Miller Elementary1.6 mi · 611
- Tierrasanta Elementary1.6 mi · 500
- Farb Middle1.7 mi · 443
Frequently asked questions
About San Diego Mission AcademyHow large is San Diego Mission Academy?
San Diego Mission Academy enrolls approximately 289 students in grades 06-12.
Is San Diego Mission Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
San Diego Mission Academy is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at San Diego Mission Academy?
Approximately 22.9:1 students per teacher at San Diego Mission Academy.
What is the racial breakdown of students at San Diego Mission Academy?
At San Diego Mission Academy, the student body is approximately 26% White, 49% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 14% Two or more.
What district is San Diego Mission Academy in?
San Diego Mission Academy is part of San Diego Mission Academy District.
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