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Enrollment
437
High
DISTRICT 1,071 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN DIEGO UNIFIED·NCES 063432011235
TRACE
4063 Polk Ave., San Diego, CA 92105 · (619) 344-6120 · San Diego County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL437 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.8:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
381 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 65%
Community
6
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 11 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 12 | 436 | 100% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · 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
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where TRACE ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 437 | #1,077 of 2,093 | #75 of 135 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #36 of 1,352 | #5 of 96 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.1% | #433 of 1,351 | #49 of 97 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 87.2% | #403 of 1,575 | #18 of 112 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.6% | #506 of 802 | #35 of 57 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
437
-38 (-8%) vs 2020
-34% since 2010-11, when it was 662
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 14.8:1
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 | 437 | 34.7 | 12.6:1 | 87% (381) |
| 2023-24 | 443 | 34.7 | 12.8:1 | 82% (364) |
| 2022-23 | 403 | 34.7 | 11.6:1 | 84% (340) |
| 2020-21 | 475 | 32 | 14.8:1 | 59% (281) |
| 2017-18 | 478 | 31 | 15.4:1 | 72% (343) |
| 2015-16 | 437 | 34 | 12.8:1 | 67% (292) |
| 2010-11 | 662 | N/A | N/A | 78% (519) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for TRACE.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (478 to 437); teachers up 12% (31 to 34.7).
About TRACE
TRACE is a small high school. Its address is in San Diego, California. It covers grades 9 through 12, with a total enrollment of 437 students. Enrollment is 48% lower than the average for high schools in California, which is about 838.
San Diego Unified enrolls 94,828 students, and its 174 schools include TRACE.
Hispanic students make up a majority at TRACE, at 60%. Other students are 14% Black, 12% White, 9% Asian, and 5% multiracial. That is higher than the 35% Hispanic share among all San Diego County residents. The school's diversity index is 59%, meaning two students picked at random have a 59% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Staffing totals 34.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. On average, high schools in California have 18.2:1, compared with 12.6:1 here. TRACE reports 87% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The average for public schools in San Diego County is 54%.
San Diego County census figures show that the median household income is $106,268, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. San Diego County is home to 766 public schools and about 467,437 public school students.
The nearest other public school, Health Sciences High and Middle College, is about 0.2 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Large.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 38 fewer students in 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 12.6 students per teacher, compared with 14.8 in 2020-21.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
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
Related schools
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Other schools in San Diego
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- Mira Mesa HighHigh · 2,187 students
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Nearby schools
- Health Sciences High and Middle College0.2 mi · 535
- Wilson Middle0.3 mi · 712
- Central Elementary0.3 mi · 497
- Cherokee Point Elementary0.4 mi · 298
- Franklin Elementary0.5 mi · 380
- Hoover High0.6 mi · 2,011
Frequently asked questions
About TRACEHow many students attend TRACE?
TRACE enrolls approximately 437 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does TRACE serve?
TRACE serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at TRACE?
Approximately 12.6:1 students per teacher at TRACE.
What is the student diversity at TRACE?
Student demographics at TRACE are roughly 12% White, 60% Hispanic, 14% Black, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees TRACE?
TRACE is overseen by San Diego Unified in San Diego County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.