The University of California, San Diego's admissions patterns reveal significant variations in acceptance and enrollment rates among students from different high schools, highlighting both the institution's commitment to diversity and the varying academic competitiveness of feeder schools.
Data from 2019 to 2024 shows Mater Dei High School as a prominent source of UC San Diego students. During this period, 29 students from the school gained admission, with at least one choosing to enroll. Similarly, Mater Dei Catholic High School demonstrated consistent performance with 39 acceptances in both 2020 and 2021.
Justin-Siena High School also emerged as a key contributor to UC San Diego's student body. The school saw 19 admissions in 2022, with a notable portion of these students ultimately enrolling. In contrast, Bishop Montgomery High School presented an interesting case—while only 15 students were admitted, enrollment figures reached 39, suggesting particularly strong interest among accepted applicants.
Other institutions showed distinctive patterns. American Heritage School maintained steady enrollment despite lower admission numbers, while Quarry Lane School and Santa Margarita Catholic High School had relatively smaller enrollment figures, indicating varying levels of competitiveness among applicants from different schools.
Ambassador Christian School and St. Anthony High School maintained consistent admission numbers over several years, demonstrating their growing capacity to prepare students for competitive universities. Meanwhile, The Baldwin School , despite fewer admissions, successfully placed students at UC San Diego, underscoring the unique educational strengths of each institution.
These statistics collectively illustrate UC San Diego's appeal to students from diverse educational backgrounds and its significant role in California's higher education landscape. The data provides valuable insights for prospective applicants and offers benchmarks for high schools evaluating their college preparation programs.