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Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Urban Skills Center?
The application deadline for Urban Skills Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Urban Skills Center located?
Urban Skills Center is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Mission Valley.
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