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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The Preuss School is named a 2026 California Distinguished School as an Achievement Gap Closer and as a Beacon of Opportunity School!
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Preuss Promise 2026
Please join us for the Preuss Promise, our annual celebration and fundraiser, on Saturday, May 16th. To purchase tickets and learn more, click the link below.
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Volunteer
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 closed.
Please look out for any updates from the Admissions Coordinator regarding your application. If you have any questions, contact the Admissions Coordinator at (858) 822-0408 or preussadmission@ucsd.edu.
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!
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 2025!
We are so proud of our Class of 2025 graduates! Of our 112 graduates, 93% of the scholars were accepted into 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.
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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
- 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)
- Charter Renewal Petition - Preuss School UCSD (2026-2031)
- 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
- 2024-2025 Audit Report
Board Info:
Events
- April 10
- Spring Social (MS Only)
- April 14
- PTA Executive Board Meeting
- April 17
- Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
- April 18
- Saturday Enrichment Academy (SEA)
- Parent General Meetings
- Multicultural Festival
- April 23
- Board of Directors Meeting
- April 25
- Enrollment Day
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