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Madison High

4833 Doliva Dr., San Diego, CA, 92117

About Madison High

Madison High is a well-known public high school in the San Diego Unified School District that serves grades 9–12. It is known as one of the best schools for combining academic and vocational education. It has a strong 41% Advanced Placement participation rate and offers specialized career paths. With an 87% minority enrollment, the school promotes diversity. About 75% of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. The school has about 1,000 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 22:1, which means that it can give each student the attention they need. Madison High's academic performance shows that 42% of students are good at reading and 13% are good at math. The school helps students get ready for college by organizing and encouraging them to take the SAT and ACT exams. The school is in the Clairemont mesa area and is known for its good reputation in the community and its sports programs. The school is strong overall because it has an open culture and is dedicated to giving students a wide range of academic opportunities that will help them get ready for college and the modern job market, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Madison High Contact Information

Address

4833 Doliva Dr., San Diego, CA, 92117

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Phone

(858) 536-0336

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 42% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
848
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5498 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Madison 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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 12.38%
Asian 4.83%
Hispanic 61.91%
Black 10.97%
Two+ Races 8.49%
Native Am. 0%
White
12.38%
Asian
4.83%
Hispanic
61.91%
Black
10.97%
Two+ Races
8.49%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 848
45.05%
382 Female
54.72%
464 Male

Student Population

848 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

424 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Madison High School recently opened a new state-of-the-art automotive and engineering facility. It has modern fabrication tools and diagnostic equipment that students can use. The school has started a new dual-language immersion program to help students become bilingual and learn about the world in their core subjects. The campus is also starting a special SAT and ACT success program that includes free weekend prep sessions and one-on-one academic coaching to help students reach their goals after high school.

FAQ

Q1. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q2. What does Madison High teach?

Ans. Madison High has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

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

Q4. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q5. Does Madison High encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

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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