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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,387 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.
Public 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. Public 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 47% 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
2,801 Schools
# Students
12,026 Students
2,122,788 Students
# Teachers
501 Teachers
101,054 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 1,904 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
0.65
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
19%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
53%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,156 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,653 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$206 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$200 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,156
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,653
$18,511
Best San Dieguito Union High School District Public High Schools (2026)
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 | 2,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 2,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 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 | 1,843 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
La Costa Canyon High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Maverick Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 436-6136
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 436-6136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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