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#4186 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 44% in state

San Dieguito HS Academy

High School · San Dieguito Union High · Encinitas, CA

A San Dieguito Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024

  • Math 50% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation45.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$14,521
Chronic Absenteeism15.3%

Students at San Dieguito HS Academy score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2017, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

23.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where San Dieguito HS Academy 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
45.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·46 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunset High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.49–120.5 mi85Compare →
Jcs - Cedar CoveCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–120.7 mi117Compare →
Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privateK–120.7 mi93Compare →
Norton High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.1 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#8 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

San Dieguito HS Academy is listed in San Dieguito Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Dieguito HS Academy

San Dieguito HS Academy is a public high school in Encinitas, CA, part of San Dieguito Union High, serving approximately 1,954 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,186 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Dieguito HS Academy

What grades does San Dieguito HS Academy serve?

San Dieguito HS Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Dieguito HS Academy?

San Dieguito HS Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,954 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Dieguito HS Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at San Dieguito HS Academy is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Dieguito HS Academy rank in CA?

San Dieguito HS Academy ranks #4,186 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Dieguito HS Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

San Dieguito HS Academy 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 San Dieguito HS Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Dieguito HS Academy has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Dieguito HS Academy a charter school?

No, San Dieguito HS Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is San Dieguito HS Academy a Title I school?

No, San Dieguito HS Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Dieguito HS Academy?

23.6% of students at San Dieguito HS Academy 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
1,954
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.3%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
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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