San Dieguito Union High School District
School District · Encinitas, California
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
5 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
12,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
5 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
12,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
How this district compares
California rank
#79 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,521
$3,126 vs California median
District size
12,364 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
San Dieguito Union High ranks #79 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. San Dieguito Union High's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Canyon Crest Academy (8.1/10), La Costa Canyon High (8.0/10), and Diegueno Middle (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 19% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among San Dieguito Union High schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Dieguito Union High schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in San Dieguito Union High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Crest Academy | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | La Costa Canyon High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Diegueno Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Earl Warren Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | San Dieguito HS Academy | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Pacific Trails Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Carmel Valley Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Sunset High (continuation) | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Oak Crest Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Torrey Pines High | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About San Dieguito Union High
San Dieguito Union High is a Encinitas, California school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 12,364 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.3:1. District-level spending was $14,521 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, San Dieguito Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Canyon Crest Academy, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, San Dieguito Union High students show an average math proficiency of 68.3% and ELA proficiency of 78.4%.
The district includes 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in San Dieguito Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in San Dieguito Union High with test data.
Schools in San Dieguito Union High
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Encinitas
- Total Enrollment
- 12,364
- Teachers (FTE)
- 509
- District spending per student
- $14,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Dieguito Union High?
San Dieguito Union High has 10 schools in total — 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for San Dieguito Union High?
The average composite rating for San Dieguito Union High is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in San Dieguito Union High?
San Dieguito Union High's district-level spending was $14,521 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Dieguito Union High?
The average student-teacher ratio in San Dieguito Union High is 24.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in San Dieguito Union High?
Canyon Crest Academy is the highest-rated school in San Dieguito Union High with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in San Dieguito Union High?
Across schools in San Dieguito Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does San Dieguito Union High compare to other districts in California?
San Dieguito Union High has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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