Serving 301 students in grades 7-12, Twain High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Twain High School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Motto
'Education is the key to success'
School Rankings
Twain High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twain High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twain High School's ranking?
Twain High School is ranked #9251 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Twain High School?
The graduation rate of Twain High School is 72%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Twain High School?
301 students attend Twain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Twain High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twain High School?
Twain High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Twain High School offer ?
Twain High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Twain High School part of?
Twain High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Twain High School located?
Twain High School is located in the Linda Vista neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 14 other public schools located in Linda Vista.
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