Established in 1999, the Preuss School is a coed college preparatory charter school located on the campus of the University of California San Diego. Located at 3750 Voigt Drive in La Jolla, Preuss is a middle and high school and enrolls approximately 850 students in grades six through 12. Home of the Tritons, the school specializes in preparing students to become successful college scholars. With a staggering 96% of the graduating class of 2022 accepted into a four-year university, the school’s success rate speaks for itself.
In collaboration with University of California San Diego requirements, core classes include English, math, science and history. Featured electives include technology, engineering, visual and performing arts, leadership development and literacy support. The school offers a Saturday Enrichment Academy for at risk students who are struggling academically which provides tutoring and assists students in completing assignments.
The Preuss School emphasizes the development of the whole student and integrates celebrations and special events into its curriculum including dances, homecoming, spirit week, community awareness projects and cultural events.
The Preuss School UC San Diego
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
9500 Gilman Dr,
La Jolla, CA
School Details
Head of School
Scott Barton
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
50.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
94%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
16.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
8.6%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
282:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
59%
Black
19.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.3%
Two or more races
3%
White
2.1%
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School Rankings
#2
Best Charter MS in California
#7
Best Charter HS in California
#7
Niche Standout MS in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - San Diego
549 Students
San Diego State University
371 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
343 Students
University of California - Berkeley
285 Students
University of California - Irvine
245 Students
University of San Diego
238 Students
University of California - Davis
197 Students
University of Southern California
155 Students
University of San Francisco
148 Students
Stanford University
144 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
96 Students
Biology
87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
81 Students
Psychology
72 Students
Computer Science
59 Students
Nursing
49 Students
Mechanical Engineering
42 Students
Engineering
39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
37 Students
Political Science and Government
34 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/16/2024
I go to the Preuss School UCSD, but now, I am noticing a decline in the amount of teachers, since they are underpaid. The music there is horrible. All of the classical instruments are broken, and our music wheel only goes through chrome music lab. I also notice that the curriculum is struggling a little bit due to the decline in teachers. It saddens me greatly to see our school fall down in the rankings.
10/6/2024
Didn't feel a lot of school spirit. Advisors would tell me opposite advice and it was hard to decide which was better for me. It would be nice to also have an assigned advisor because I felt like I had to explain my situation many times. The activities they hosted when I was a freshman felt unprepared but first two years of college was taken away from me due to COVID. I did really enjoy UCSD craft center and the classes they provided. I didn't know about it until senior year so I think they can do a better job promoting their events and the resources they give to students.
9/17/2024
My experience a Preuss has been an awakening one. After going to this school for over 3 years now I've had many experiences. Some of my worst memories and some of my best, but that's just a part of life so I don't regret going to this school or all the memories I've made.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/11/2023
I’m really not okay with or happy that this school, primarily the principle, allowed staff and students to come to school after it received a gun shooting threat. Given the recent history of all the school shootings, and how many lives have been lost, why would you tell everyone to come to school wh...
4/25/2014
This school is great, students are prepared for college education, principal attends all student activities, parents are motivated to get involved in their children education and are welcome to participate in school activities too, the school is ranked as one of the best in the nation and which is b...
8/10/2013
its great for my children they are almost ready for college just one more year.
1/11/2012
Preuss has a really good cause - to help first generation, low-income, minority students enter college. The school is diverse and the tens of busses that take students to and from school everyday all around San Diego county really does help the students and their families a lot. The teachers at Preu...
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About University City
List Price Range
$435K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
62
Average Home Value
$1,184,081
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Household Income
$116,928
% of College Grads
74.1%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
1,959 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
84.8%
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Doyle Community Park
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University Village Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
University Gardens Park
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