Homeless Students in San Diego | San Diego News

A UCLA study reveals a shocking surge in student homelessness across California, with San Diego County ranking fourth and the San Diego Unified School District second in the state. Numbers have climbed from over 20,000 students in 2018-2019 to nearly 25,000 today—representing 5% of county students and 8.4% in the district. Families are forced to “double up” with relatives, leading to chronic absenteeism and health issues. Without intervention, these students face a grim cycle: fewer than half graduate high school, increasing their risk of becoming homeless adults. Yet hope persists—a former homeless student now boasts a perfect GPA after gaining stable housing, proving that education and shelter can transform lives. Her mission? To shift public perception and build systems that support every student, no matter their circumstances. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd4a06041c54f896