Ranked #2
U.S News & World Report named The Preuss School UC San Diego the second best high school in San Diego County in 2024.
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Gate Opening Times
As a gentle reminder, gates will be opened at 8AM on Monday-Thursday and will be opened at 9:15AM on late-start Fridays. Supervision will also be present as soon as gates are opened. Thank you!
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Volunteer tutors and mentors play a significant role in our students’ success. There are many ways you can make an impact.
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Applications for fall 2026 are now open. Please click the "Admissions" tab to view the application!
The Preuss School UC San Diego is a unique charter middle and high school for low-income scholars who strive to become the first in their families to graduate from college. Located on the UC San Diego campus, nearly 100% of graduates of The Preuss School go on to higher education. Recognized as the best high school in the county by U.S. News & World Report, we are empowering scholars, elevating families and transforming communities.
The Preuss Promise
At The Preuss School UC San Diego, we have made a promise to prepare low-income, first-generation students to succeed in college and career. We do this through a unique partnership with a world-class university, longer learning times, experiential internships and a college mentorship program.
Congrats Class of 2024!
We are so proud that 99% of the Class of 2024 graduated and 94% of the scholars were accepted to a four-year university or college, all of them the first in their family to attend college. A special celebration was held in June at the Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego.
Featured Links
Academics:
- Aeries Parent and Student Portal
- Schedules and Calendars
- Course Descriptions and Educational Planning
- Daily Bulletin
- Bell Schedule
- Monthly Events
- School Year Calendar
Publications:
WASC Compliance:
Charter Compliance:
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- Annual Notification to Parents
- LCAP
- Budget Overview for Parents
- Supplement to the Annual Update LCAP
- California Law Regarding Safe Firearm Storage
- Charter School Complaint Notice & Form
- Universal Complaint Procedure Form
- EPA Fund Allocations
- ESSER III Expenditure Plan
- Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Plan (ELO-P)
- LCFF Accountability Dashboard
- Pest Management Plan
Salary Schedules
- Academic
- Leadership
- Office Personnel
- Admin/Health Assistant
- Admission & Data Coordinator
- Attendance and Transportation Coordinator
- Board & Development Assistant
- Campus Supervision
- Clinical Social Worker
- College & Workforce Coordinator
- Custodian/Facility Supervisor
- Executive Assistant & Office Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Human Resources Assistant
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Instructional Aides
- IT System Administrator
- IT System Analyst
- Senior Custodian
- School Nurse
- School Psychologist
- Volunteer & Alumni Program Coordinator
- Instructional Minutes
- School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
- School Charter
- School Profile
- School Water Report
- SELPA Charter Governance
- SELPA Participation Agreement
- Organizational Chart
- Title IX Contact
- Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Board Info:
Events
- September 2
- Makeup Picture Day
- September 4
- Board of Directors Meeting
- September 5
- Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
- September 6
- 9th Grade + Senior College Kickoff
- September 9
- PTA Executive Board Meeting
- September 11
- Back to School Bash
- September 13
- Saturday Enrichment Academy (SEA)
- September 27
- Saturday Enrichment Academy (SEA)
- Parent General Meetings
University Policy
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