D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Garfield High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1255 16th St., San Diego, CA 92101
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 3% proficient · 3rd percentile in California
Graduation
D
27% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
220
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%3/100reading 1st percentile, math 6th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%5/10027% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −34 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−45 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−35 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate27% (−49 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic3%3%reading -44 pts, math -19 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -42 pts, math -19 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1255 16th St.
City San Diego
ZIP Code 92101
District 0634320
NCES School ID 063432005468
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92101

Understanding the community around Garfield High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,403
Per Capita Income $75,087
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.1%
High School or Higher 92.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $751,800
Median Rent $2,222
Owner-Occupied 25.1%
Renter-Occupied 74.9%
View full data for ZIP 92101 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Garfield High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 87.7%
Black 5.0%
White 3.6%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 220
Teachers (FTE) 21.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Garfield High?
Garfield High has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Garfield High?
Garfield High has 220 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Garfield High serve?
Garfield High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Garfield High receive per student?
Garfield High receives $26,901 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Garfield High in 92101 ▼
Avg Home Value
$722,224
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,949
1-Year Change
-4.9%
% Renters
74.9%

Other Schools in 92101

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026