Motto: Maximizing Student Achievement
Year Founded: 1920
Size in San Diego County: 2nd largest overall
Size in California: Largest secondary district (7-12)
Ethnic Diversity: Hispanic 69%
White 14%
Filipino 9%
African American 5%
Asian 2%
American Indian 1%
Pacific Islander 1%
Languages: One of every two students speaks a language other than English at home. There are a total of 33 languages spoken in the district.
Type of District: Urban
Proximity to Mexico: 8 miles to border
Number of Schools: 29
10 middle schools
1 junior high school
11 senior high schools
1 continuation high school
1 alternative program
1 charter school
4 adult schools
Academies and Centers: 2 special education academies
9 learning centers
1 community charter school
Number of Students: 7-12: 39,000 students
Adult: 28,981 students
Number of Employees: 3,873
