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San Diego Unified School District

San Diego Metro Career & Tech

#5 in Best Magnet High Schools in San Diego Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet, Alternative
  • 9-12
  • San Diego, CA
  • 79 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    San Diego Metro Career & Tech is a highly rated, public, magnet, alternative school located in San Diego, CA. It has 126 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. According to state test scores, 65% of students are at least proficient in math and 65% in reading.
    sandiegounified.org
    (619) 388-2299
    7250 Mesa College Dr.
    San Diego, CA 92111
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    San Diego Metro Career & Tech Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    65%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    65%
    Average Graduation Rate
    85%
    Average SAT
    1080
    22 responses
    Average ACT
    22
    7 responses
    AP Enrollment
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $70,290
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,433
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $513,360
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 12 responses
    Report
    • End of the Year Picnic
      42%
    • Advisory Olympics
      25%
    • We have none except an annual dance
      25%
    • Spirit Week
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    126
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    44%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    10:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $79,852
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13.5%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,540/ year
    National
    $12,239
    30%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
    10%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
    20%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
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    The SD MET as it is known is part of a worldwide network of schools known as Big Picture schools (bigpicture.org) where students are the drivers of their education.

    The MET has been a haven in the cold bureaucracy SDUSD schools that my children attended. The MET is a small school with some of the most caring teachers that I have encountered. These teachers want their students to succeed and thrive!

    You can read more about the daily schedules, internships and opportunities to take college classes on their website. There are no athletics but kids can CIF officially participate at their home school teams. I am leaving this review to say this is a special place for kids who want something more out of high school. A place for kids and parents who are willing to think outside the box of the typical large anonymous, AP-obsessed high school experience.
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    San Diego Met high school is an interesting school. For me, personally, I love it. It opened a world of opportunities for me. It has allowed me to make connections through my internships with my mentors to build professional relationships and let me explore what I really want to do as a career. It also offers free college classes and they pay for all of my books and because of this I have been earning credits, and building up my skills to put in my resumes so by the time that I am out of here, I am ready for the real world. Overall, this school is really supportive, and if you are truly independent and have a strive for education and life, then I'd highly suggest this school for you.
    The San Diego Metro Career & Tech High School is a mixed bag. On one hand, you have the opportunity to explore various internships and free college classes on Mesa College campus, and on the other students stay with the same homeroom teachers all four years at the Met (its nickname), and the math education is severely lacking. However, I always end the day grateful for the opportunity I've received as a student at the San Diego Met, despite its flaws (which I believe it will fix, as it is still a young school). Because of the Met, I am able to explore various internships and free college classes, and being able to do so at such a young age has truly helped me become a much more well-rounded, intelligent, and independent individual, who has a much better grasp of who they are and how they want to contribute to society than most.