Point Loma High

2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106

www.pointlomahigh.com/

1,714 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Point Loma High School, located in the historic coastal community of Point Loma in San Diego, is a public secondary school known for its long-standing tradition and strong sense of community pride. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is recognized for its unique campus architecture, which includes the iconic "Pointer" mascot, and its location near the Pacific Ocean, providing a distinct academic environment for the surrounding neighborhoods.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education, and various elective pathways to prepare students for college and career readiness. Beyond the classroom, Point Loma High is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including a competitive athletics department, a well-established performing arts program, and numerous student-led clubs. The school benefits from a deeply engaged community and alumni network, which plays a vital role in supporting the school’s academic and athletic initiatives.

1,714

Total Students

66.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Point Loma High
Demographic	Student Count
White	859
Hispanic	587
Black	53
Asian	69
Two or More	136
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
859 (50.2 %)
Hispanic
587 (34.3 %)
Two or More
136 (7.9 %)
Asian
69 (4.0 %)
Black
53 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

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:	(619)860-5000
Website:	http://www.pointlomahigh.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	247

* 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 9 467

Grade 10 425

Grade 11 405

Grade 12 417