Crawford High

crawford.sandiegounified.org/

1,193 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, Crawford High School is a diverse, comprehensive public school serving a dynamic urban community. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education (CTE) pathways, and various specialized support services designed to prepare students for success in both college and the workforce. The school is known for its strong emphasis on creating an inclusive environment that welcomes students from many different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Beyond academics, Crawford High places a significant emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school hosts numerous extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help foster a sense of school spirit and belonging. Through its commitment to personalized learning and its partnerships with local organizations, Crawford High strives to provide its students with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized society.

1,193

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crawford High
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	550
Black	353
Asian	217
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
550 (46.1 %)
Black
353 (29.6 %)
Asian
217 (18.2 %)
Two or More
40 (3.4 %)
White
24 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	(619)362-3700
Website:	http://crawford.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* 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 9 333

Grade 10 331

Grade 11 266

Grade 12 263