SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

San Diego International Studies is a Title I public high school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 1,132 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, San Diego International Studies has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

San Diego International Studies (SDIS), located within the San Diego High School complex near Balboa Park, is a specialized magnet school that emphasizes a globally-focused curriculum. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is designed to prepare students for the complexities of an interconnected world. Its academic programming is structured around international themes, fostering cultural competency and global awareness alongside core subjects.

The school is well-regarded for its rigorous approach to education, often integrating advanced coursework and interdisciplinary projects that challenge students to think critically about international relations, diverse perspectives, and global citizenship. Because it shares a campus with other specialized high schools in the San Diego High Educational Complex, students at SDIS benefit from a collaborative environment that provides access to a wide array of extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and specialized arts and career-technical programs.

For more information, contact San Diego International Studies at (619) 525-7464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.