Preuss School UCSD
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025La Jolla, California 92093 · Preuss School UCSD District
#392 of 1,343 high schools in California
#8369 of 16,910 nationally
About Preuss School UCSD
Preuss School UCSD is a charter high located in La Jolla, in the Preuss School UCSD District school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 825 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 392nd of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 825.
There are 6 schools in La Jolla; Preuss School UCSD ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Preuss School UCSD by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Preuss School UCSD
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Doyle Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students · 2.2 km away
University City High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,465 students · 2.9 km away
Torrey Pines Elementary
La Jolla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students · 3.3 km away
Torrey Hills
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
389 students · 3.5 km away
Curie Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students · 3.6 km away
Standley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students · 3.6 km away
Spreckels Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students · 3.8 km away
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,375 students · 4.2 km away
Ocean Air
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
450 students · 5.1 km away
Sage Canyon
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students · 5.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Preuss School UCSD a good school?
Preuss School UCSD has a Success Index (US) of 50.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #392 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Preuss School UCSD rank in California?
Preuss School UCSD ranks #392 of 1,343 high schools in California and #8369 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Preuss School UCSD?
Preuss School UCSD had 825 students in 2025.
Is Preuss School UCSD a elementary school or a high school?
Preuss School UCSD is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Preuss School UCSD?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Preuss School UCSD; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.