Bay Terraces, San Diego facts for kids
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Bay Terraces, San Diego
North Bay Terrace, South Bay Terrace
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Bay Terraces, as seen from Division Street
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"P.H.", "Skyline Park"
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Bay Terraces is located in the southeastern area of the city of San Diego
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 Bay Terraces, San Diego
Location in Southern San Diego
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  San Diego |
| City |  San Diego |
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| • Total | 8 km2 (3.1 sq mi) |
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(2019)
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| • Total | 29,419 |
| • Density | 3,786/km2 (9,806/sq mi) |
| ZIP Code |
92114 and 92139
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Bay Terraces is a hilly urban neighborhood in the city of San Diego, California, in the United States. It is located in the southeastern part of the city. This area is made up of two smaller parts: North Bay Terrace and South Bay Terrace.
Bay Terraces shares its borders with several other neighborhoods. To the north, you'll find Skyline. To the southwest, it borders Paradise Hills. On its western side are Alta Vista, South Encanto, and National City. The southern edge of Bay Terraces is next to State Route 54 and Bonita.
The neighborhood uses the ZIP Codes 92114 and 92139. Because of this, some people might mistakenly call parts of Bay Terraces "Paradise Hills" or "Skyline Hills." This is just because they are very close to those areas and share some ZIP Codes. Even so, Bay Terraces is the largest neighborhood in its local planning area, which is called the Skyline-Paradise Hills Community Planning Area.
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Who Lives in Bay Terraces?
Bay Terraces is home to many different people. In 2019, about 29,419 people lived there. This means there were about 9,806 people living in each square mile.
The neighborhood has a very diverse population. Many different backgrounds and cultures are represented. For example, a large number of residents are of Asian descent, especially Filipino. There are also many African American and Hispanic or Latino residents. This mix of people makes Bay Terraces a vibrant and interesting place to live.
Learning and Schools in Bay Terraces
Students in Bay Terraces mostly attend schools that are part of the San Diego Unified School District. There are also some charter and private schools available.
Local Schools Serving Bay Terraces
Some of the schools that serve students from Bay Terraces include:
- Morse High School, which is located in the nearby Skyline neighborhood.
- O'Farrell Community School, which is a special type of public school called a charter school. It is found in O'Farrell Park.
- Bell Middle School, located in the South Bay Terrace area.
Voluntary Enrollment Exchange Program (VEEP)
Like other parts of Southeast San Diego, many students in Bay Terraces can choose to participate in a program called the Voluntary Enrollment Exchange Program (VEEP). This program allows students to take a bus to high schools in different, often wealthier, neighborhoods in northern San Diego.
This means students can attend schools like:
- Mira Mesa High School
- Mission Bay High School
- Scripps Ranch High School
- Serra High School
- University City High School
This program gives students more choices for their education.
Images for kids
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The Itliong-Vera Cruz Memorial Bridge, seen from the west side.
