According to the California Department of Education, local school districts reported an 11% increase in students experiencing homelessness from 2021-22 to 2022-23.
More San Diego County high school graduates enrolled in college in 2022 than did the prior two years, during the turmoil of the pandemic. But enrollment rates are still significantly higher for wealthier students.
Although the scores mirror a similar trend of declines seen in national testing data released hours earlier, state officials say they see signs of recovery: Some students show higher-than-expected gains.