Serving 220 students in grades 9-12, Garfield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Garfield High School's student population of 220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Motto
Truth and Honor
The diversity score of Garfield High School is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Garfield High School often compared to?
Garfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Village Middle College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garfield High School?
The graduation rate of Garfield High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Garfield High School?
220 students attend Garfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Garfield High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield High School?
Garfield High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garfield High School offer ?
Garfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garfield High School part of?
Garfield High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Garfield High School located?
Garfield High School is located in the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in East Village.
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