Top Rankings
San Dieguito Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,634 students in San Dieguito Union High School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public high schools in California.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in San Dieguito Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public high schools in San Dieguito Union High School District are Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School and San Dieguito High School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High School in San Dieguito Union High School District have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canyon Crest Academy, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,814 Schools
# Students
12,341 Students
2,138,919 Students
# Teachers
509 Teachers
100,723 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Dieguito Union High School District, which is ranked #61 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
20%
11%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
54%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,228 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$206 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$200 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,718
$19,978
Spending / Student
$16,228
$18,399
Best San Dieguito Union High School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Crest Academy
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Gr: 9-12 | 2,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Torrey Pines High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3710 Del Mar Heights Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
Gr: 9-12 | 2,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
San Dieguito High School Academy
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,954 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
La Costa Canyon High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Maverick Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-6136
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-6136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Sunset High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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