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Madison High

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego, CA 92117-3211

(858) 536-0336 · www.madison.sandiegounified.org/

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5/10
#712
Rank 712 out of 1,227
Top 58%
English Language Arts3/10 · #890 · 28th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #631 · 49th percentile
Science7/10 · #511 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Madison High sits in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, a solid, unpretentious part of the city where longtime residents and newer families tend to put down roots and stay. The school shows real strength in science and math, making it a decent fit for students with an interest in STEM, even if English scores suggest there's room to grow on the literacy side. Families drawn to a diverse, community-rooted campus in a central San Diego location — close to Mission Bay, beaches, and everyday amenities — will find Madison a grounded option worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

199 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
126 (63%)
Multiple Races
26 (13%)
White
22 (11%)
African American
14 (7%)
Asian
7 (4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (2%)
Filipino
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged156 (78%)
Students with Disabilities45 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

780
Enrollment
45.9
Teachers (FTE)
17:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
27.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
20.9%
AP Participation
of students
197
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Warhawks · CIF San Diego Section

22
varsity sports
8 boys
9 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #422 · 81st percentile

170 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found