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Urban Discovery Academy Charter

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 840 14th Street, San Diego, CA 92101-6608

(619) 788-4668 · www.urbandiscoveryacademy.com

3/10
#260
Rank 260 out of 337
Top 77%
English Language Arts2/10 · #289 · 15th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #228 · 33rd percentile
Science3/10 · #241 · 30th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Urban Discovery Academy sits in the heart of downtown San Diego, making it a natural fit for families who want their kids immersed in the energy and culture of city life rather than tucked away in a suburban campus. The school's K-12 charter model offers continuity across a student's entire academic journey, with a focus on project-based, urban-connected learning that appeals to families drawn to experiential education over traditional classroom settings. That said, test scores sit below state averages, so families prioritizing academic performance may want to weigh that alongside the school's distinctive downtown identity and hands-on approach.

Student Demographics

173 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
97 (56%)
White
34 (20%)
African American
24 (14%)
Multiple Races
17 (10%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners44 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged123 (71%)
Students with Disabilities36 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

330
Enrollment
20.2
Teachers (FTE)
16.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
21.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

81.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

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 Programs10/10 · #4 · 100th percentile

365 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found