Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology

School Overview
Kearny School of College and Transitional Studies (SCT), located at 1954 Komet Way in San Diego, is one of several specialized learning communities situated on the historic Kearny High School campus. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school focuses on a personalized educational model designed to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary success. By emphasizing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum alongside career-readiness training, Kearny SCT aims to provide students with the academic foundation and practical skills necessary to thrive in diverse professional and collegiate environments.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative campus culture, where students benefit from smaller learning environments that foster strong relationships between faculty and pupils. Through a variety of support systems, mentorship programs, and a commitment to academic excellence, Kearny SCT works to ensure that all students—regardless of their background—have a clear pathway to graduation and beyond. Its identity is deeply rooted in the broader Kearny High community, blending traditional school spirit with a modern, future-oriented approach to student development.
332
Total Students
11.9
Full-Time Teachers
27.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology
Demographic Student Count
White40
Hispanic180
Black22
Asian64
Two or More25
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    180 (54.2 %)
  • Asian
    64 (19.3 %)
  • White
    40 (12.0 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (7.5 %)
  • Black
    22 (6.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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)221-5300
Website: http://www.kearnyeid.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60
Grades Taught
Grade 9 89
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 97
Grade 12 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology
Grade Student Count
Grade 989
Grade 1069
Grade 1197
Grade 1277
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18956.9%
Male14343.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)