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San Diego educational institutions

There are 2,436 schools and educational institutions in the greater San Diego metro area, including the cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and Poway. Combined, these San Diego metro educational institutions employ 42,887 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $11 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in San Diego

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational service providers
 
843
 
$290,755,988
Parent teacher associations
 
551
 
$28,436,995
Student service organizations
 
478
 
$274,799,578
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
240
 
$1,576,896,350
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
217
 
$17,316,734
Adult education and ESL centers
 
217
 
$18,403,180
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
164
 
$686,045,705
Fraternities and sororities
 
99
 
$6,766,458
Education professional societies
 
87
 
$6,042,435
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
 
80
 
$12,311,905
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Job trends for San Diego educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
305
1-10
 
71
11-25
 
47
26-100
 
72
101 to 1,000
 
57
1,000+
 
8
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Sizes of educational institutions in San Diego

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
560
$250k to $1M
 
147
$1M to $5M
 
87
$5M to $25M
 
65
$25M to $100M
 
28
$100M+
 
7
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Directory of educational institutions in San Diego

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Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU)

Point Loma Nazarene University exists to provide higher education in a vital Christian community where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service becomes an expression of faith.
Revenue
$200.3m
Assets
$251.2m
Employees
2,503
EIN
95-1644035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

High Tech High (HTH)

High Tech High is a San Diego, California-based school-development organization that includes a network of charter schools, a teacher certification program, and a graduate school of education.
Revenue
$112.4m
Assets
$178.0m
Employees
1,131
EIN
33-0866664
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Classical Academy

Classical Academy is a charter school organization that operates two K-8 schools, one high school, and an online school.
Revenue
$82.1m
Assets
$157.4m
Employees
877
EIN
33-0857665
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Literacy First Charter Schools

Literacy First Charter Schools nurtures K-12 students, fostering literacy, life skills, and community engagement in a supportive environment dedicated to academic and personal growth.
Revenue
$33.0m
Assets
$43.2m
Employees
315
EIN
91-2145223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National University (NU)

National University offers a wide range of educational opportunities that will help you earn your associate's, bachelor's or master's degree or teaching credential.
Revenue
$555.8m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
5,322
EIN
23-7172306
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aztec Shops

Aztec Shops offers commercial support services to SDSU, including a large bookstore and student housing.
Revenue
$94.5m
Assets
$211.1m
Employees
2,250
EIN
95-0516240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kingchavez Chavez Academy of Excellence

A family of five public charter schools in San Diego, committed to academic, artistic, and athletic excellence through love-based education.
Revenue
$26.3m
Assets
$31.8m
Employees
231
EIN
91-2146810
IRS type
501(c)(3)

EJE Academies

Dual language charter schools in El Cajon, CA serving K-8 students with a 90/10 English-Spanish immersion program to prepare leaders for a just global society.
Revenue
$26.5m
Assets
$43.3m
Employees
159
EIN
20-2696218
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Institute of Effective Education (TIEE)

The Institute for Effective Education (TIEE) is a California corporation in good standing, chartered in 1972 to provide education and related services to students with unique learning needs.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$34.1m
Employees
280
EIN
95-2773236
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hawking Steam Charter Schools

Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter School prepares students for college and career readiness through an integrated Project-based S.T.E.A.M. curriculum that emphasizes social emotional awareness.
Revenue
$29.1m
Assets
$74.1m
Employees
257
EIN
47-3453807
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Guajome Park Academy (GPA)

Guajome Park Academy is a college preparatory school designed to meet the needs of a variety of learners, with curriculum that includes an optional International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for grades 11 - 12, as well as nine Advanced Placement courses.
Revenue
$24.6m
Assets
$27.4m
Employees
217
EIN
33-0625396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steele Canyon High School (SCHS)

Steele Canyon High School is a public charter high school located in the San Diego East County community of Spring Valley, California, United States. Opened in 2000, the school serves students in grades nine through grade twelve.
Revenue
$34.3m
Assets
$28.4m
Employees
287
EIN
51-0629116
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cambiar Education

Cambiars vision is simple: Spark disruptive or creative change by scaling bold ideas that undeniably prove how every student can receive a world-class education. Continued on Sch O.
Revenue
$69.5m
Assets
$61.1m
Employees
117
EIN
81-3508420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heritage K-8 Charter School

Heritage K-8 Charter School is a public charter school located in Escondido, California which offers education from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its mission is to provide public school education for K-8 students.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$32.7m
Employees
185
EIN
30-0176736
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego French American School (SDFAS)

San Diego French American School (SDFAS) is an independent, co-educational dual language School educating students in preschool through eighth grade.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$42.9m
Employees
134
EIN
93-0992063
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Children's Education Initiative

TCEI supports quality education for socioeconomically disadvantaged children by providing funds to selected tax-exempt private schools.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$111.6m
Employees
2
EIN
84-3154132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

La Jolla Country Day School (LJCDS)

La Jolla Country Day School (LJCDS) is an independent college-preparatory school serving students from age 3 through Grade 12 in San Diego, California.
Revenue
$59.1m
Assets
$127.1m
Employees
430
EIN
95-1875978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Ridge School

In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.
Revenue
$34.7m
Assets
$89.5m
Employees
236
EIN
86-1061606
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF)

San Diego State University Research Foundation's mission is to support and further the research, education and community service objectives of San Diego State University.
Revenue
$247.5m
Assets
$297.4m
Employees
3,898
EIN
95-6042721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges / GCCCD Auxiliary

THE Foundation for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges SERVES THE COLLEGES AND THE GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BY SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, INCLUDING JOINTLY SEEKING NEW EXTERNAL FUNDING FOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND ....
Revenue
$52.7m
Assets
$52.6m
Employees
115
EIN
33-0905402
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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