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Crawford High

4191 Colts Way, San Diego, CA, 92115

About Crawford High

Crawford High is a busy public high school in the San Diego Unified School District that serves students in grades 9 through 12 from many different backgrounds. The school is one of the best in the country for cultural diversity because 98% of its students are minorities and 88% are low-income. It is known as one of the best schools because it has programs in many languages and cultures that make about 1,100 students feel welcome. 44% of students at Crawford High are good at reading, and 11% are good at math. 34% of students take the school's hard Advanced Placement classes, and it also sets up college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. The school is in the middle of the city and is known for having a strong sense of community and specialized support services. Crawford High is one of the best schools because it believes in teaching everyone and promises to help its diverse students become better global citizens and do better in school, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Crawford High Contact Information

Address

4191 Colts Way, San Diego, CA, 92115

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Phone

(619) 362-3700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 44% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1276
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5810 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Crawford High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.27%
Asian 16.46%
Hispanic 47.49%
Black 30.25%
Two+ Races 2.74%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
2.27%
Asian
16.46%
Hispanic
47.49%
Black
30.25%
Two+ Races
2.74%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1276
47.65%
608 Female
52.35%
668 Male

Student Population

1276 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

425 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Crawford High School has just finished a major renovation of its campus. The new Performing Arts and Student Support building has three floors, a 450-seat theater, and twenty modern classrooms. As part of its College, Career, and Technical Education (CCTE) program, the campus now has a new automotive center where students can get specialized technical training. The San Diego Unified Board also recently moved forward with plans for affordable housing for workers nearby, which will further integrate the school into a community hub that is coming back to life.

FAQ

Q1. Does Crawford High offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Crawford High gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q2. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q5. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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