e3 Civic High is a free public charter high school serving grades 9 through 12, located in the San Diego Central Library.
Serving 360 students in grades 9-12, E3 Civic High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E3 Civic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
E3 Civic High School's student population of 360 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
E3 Civic High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E3 Civic High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7106 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
E3 Civic High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Griffin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E3 Civic High School's ranking?
E3 Civic High School is ranked #7106 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of E3 Civic High School?
The graduation rate of E3 Civic High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend E3 Civic High School?
360 students attend E3 Civic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of E3 Civic High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E3 Civic High School?
E3 Civic High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does E3 Civic High School offer ?
E3 Civic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is E3 Civic High School part of?
E3 Civic High School is part of E3 Civic High School District.
In what neighborhood is E3 Civic High School located?
E3 Civic 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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