Mission Bay High

www.missionbay.sandiegounified.org/

1,169 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mission Bay High School, located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12. Part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its diverse academic programs, which include a strong emphasis on International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, college preparatory courses, and specialized Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways. With a campus situated near the coast, the school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging student involvement through a variety of athletics, performing arts, and extracurricular clubs that reflect the local culture.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mission Bay High is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes critical thinking and global citizenship. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and its history of maintaining strong connections with the surrounding San Diego community. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a wide array of support services and enrichment activities, Mission Bay High aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

1,169

Total Students

55.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mission Bay High
Demographic	Student Count
White	490
Hispanic	488
Black	35
Asian	33
Two or More	119
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
490 (41.9 %)
Hispanic
488 (41.7 %)
Two or More
119 (10.2 %)
Black
35 (3.0 %)
Asian
33 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
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)536-0136
Website:	http://www.missionbay.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	190

* 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 9 312

Grade 10 289

Grade 11 282

Grade 12 286