Point Loma

A seaside community

Point Loma is a seaside community within the city of San Diego, California. Geographically it is a hilly peninsula that is bordered on the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, the east by the San Diego Bay and Old Town, and the north by the San Diego River. Together with the Silver Strand / Coronado peninsula, the Point Loma peninsula defines San Diego Bay and separates it from the Pacific Ocean. The term “Point Loma” is used to describe both the neighborhood and the peninsula.

Point Loma has an estimated population of 47,981 (including Ocean Beach), according to the 2010 Census. The Peninsula Planning Area, which includes most of Point Loma, comprises approximately 4,400 acres. Point Loma is historically important as the landing place of the first European expedition to come ashore in present-day California. The peninsula has been described as “where California began”. Today, Point Loma houses two major military bases, a national cemetery, a national monument, and a university, in addition to residential and commercial areas.

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Point Loma is a seaside community within the city of San Diego, California. Geographically it is a hilly peninsula that is bordered on the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, the east by the San Diego Bay and Old Town, and the north by the San Diego River. Together with the Silver Strand / Coronado peninsula, the Point Loma peninsula defines San Diego Bay and separates it from the Pacific Ocean. The term "Point Loma" is used to describe both the neighborhood and the peninsula.

Point Loma has an estimated population of 47,981 (including Ocean Beach), according to the 2010 Census. The Peninsula Planning Area, which includes most of Point Loma, comprises approximately 4,400 acres. Point Loma is historically important as the landing place of the first European expedition to come ashore in present-day California. The peninsula has been described as "where California began". Today, Point Loma houses two major military bases, a national cemetery, a national monument, and a university, in addition to residential and commercial areas.

source: wikipedia.org

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RATING* SCHOOL NAME GRADES SCHOOL TYPE
3 Cabrillo Elementary School Preschool - 4th Grade Public
4 Loma Portal Elementary School Kindergarten - 4th Grade Public
2 High Tech Elementary Point Loma Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
3 High Tech Elementary Explorer Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
2 High Tech Middle Media Arts School 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
3 High Tech Middle School 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
3 High Tech High 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
3 High Tech High Media Arts School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
4 High Tech High International School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
4 Point Loma High School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
N/A Excelsior Academy 1St Grade - 12th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Banyan Tree Compass Academy 2Nd Grade - 8th Grade Private/Charter
N/A The Rock Academy Preschool - 12th Grade Private/Charter
* School data provided by National Center for Education Statistics, Pitney Bowes, and GreatSchools. Intended for reference only. GreatSchools Ratings compare a school’s test performance to statewide results. To verify enrollment eligibility, contact the school or district directly.
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