NewsKPBS Public MediaSeptember 9, 2026San Diego County
UCLA study reveals high rates of student homelessness in San Diego County and San Diego Unified School District
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A recent UCLA study reports that San Diego County has the fourth highest count of homeless students in California, while San Diego Unified School District ranks second highest among all state districts.
Read the full story at KPBS Public MediaWhy It Matters
The findings highlight the local scale of student housing instability, which directly impacts public school districts and educational resources for children and families.
Key Facts
- San Diego County has the fourth highest count of homeless students among all California counties, according to a UCLA study.
- San Diego Unified School District has the second highest count of homeless students out of every school district in California.
Who's Mentioned
PersonKimberly Kritzer“Former student who experienced homelessness and later earned bachelor's and mast”PersonKristy Drake“Homeless/Foster Liaison for San Diego Unified School District.”OrganizationCalifornia Department of Education“Provided publicly available data used in the UCLA study.”OrganizationSan Diego Unified School District“Has the second highest count of homeless students out of every district in Calif”PersonLianne Urada“San Diego State University Professor and expert in homelessness.”OrganizationSan Diego State University“University where Kimberly Kritzer earned her bachelor's and master's degrees.”locationSan Diego County“Ranked fourth highest for count of homeless students across California counties.”OrganizationUCLA“Conducted a study on student homelessness using data from the California Departm”OrganizationSan Diego City College“Attended by Kimberly Kritzer for two years.”