Madison High

www.madison.sandiegounified.org/

944 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Madison High School, located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth, preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success.

In addition to its core educational programs, Madison High School places a significant emphasis on career technical education and student engagement. The school features specialized pathways designed to provide students with real-world skills in areas such as digital media, engineering, and the arts. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to inclusivity, the school actively works to connect students with their community, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of college and the modern workforce.

944

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison High
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	591
Black	112
Asian	51
Two or More	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
591 (62.7 %)
Black
112 (11.9 %)
White
110 (11.7 %)
Two or More
66 (7.0 %)
Asian
51 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)536-0336
Website:	http://www.madison.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	944
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	138

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 258

Grade 10 245

Grade 11 210

Grade 12 231