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#4187 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
La Costa Canyon High
High School · San Dieguito Union High · Encinitas, CA
A San Dieguito Union High high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024
- Math 40% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at La Costa Canyon High score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Costa Canyon High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,166/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Encinitas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$149,080
Median home value
$1,409,700
Median rent
$2,643/mo
College educated
66.8%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jcs - Cedar CoveCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Grauer School thePrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 7–12 | 3.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Grauer School, thePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 3.5 mi | 157 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Dieguito Union High
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Costa Canyon High is listed in San Dieguito Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Costa Canyon High
La Costa Canyon High is a public high school in Encinitas, CA, part of San Dieguito Union High, serving approximately 1,768 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,187 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Costa Canyon High
What grades does La Costa Canyon High serve?
La Costa Canyon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend La Costa Canyon High?
La Costa Canyon High has an enrollment of approximately 1,768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Costa Canyon High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Costa Canyon High is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Costa Canyon High rank in CA?
La Costa Canyon High ranks #4,187 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Costa Canyon High's MySchoolScout rating?
La Costa Canyon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Costa Canyon High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Costa Canyon High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Costa Canyon High a charter school?
No, La Costa Canyon High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Costa Canyon High a Title I school?
No, La Costa Canyon High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Costa Canyon High?
18.7% of students at La Costa Canyon High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (760) 436-6136
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92024)
- 50,030
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92024; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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