TRACE

403 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**TRACE** (Transition Resources for Adult Community Education) is a specialized educational program operated by the San Diego Unified School District. Located on Camino Del Rio South, the program is designed specifically for students aged 18 to 22 who have completed their high school graduation requirements but require additional support to successfully transition into adulthood. The program focuses on bridging the gap between the classroom and the real world, prioritizing functional independence for students with diverse learning needs and disabilities.

The core mission of TRACE is to provide students with the practical life skills and vocational training necessary to become integrated, productive members of their communities. The curriculum emphasizes community-based instruction, which includes social skills development, career exploration, job coaching, and training in daily living tasks like transportation, money management, and self-advocacy. By partnering with local businesses and community organizations, TRACE offers a supportive environment that fosters personal growth and prepares young adults for the challenges and opportunities of post-secondary life.

403

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRACE
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	227
Black	45
Asian	44
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
227 (56.5 %)
White
64 (15.9 %)
Black
45 (11.2 %)
Asian
44 (10.9 %)
Two or More
20 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)209-4500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 11 2

Grade 12 401