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#3775 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 40% in state

Torrey Pines High

High School · San Dieguito Union High · Encinitas, CA

A San Dieguito Union High high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024

  • Math 60% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 82% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+31.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.7 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation47.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27:1
District spending per student$14,521
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Torrey Pines High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency82%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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

16.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Torrey Pines 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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
47.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·60 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
The Uni of LibertyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.7 mi71Compare →
Cal Coast AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5private6–121.3 mi55Compare →
Cathedral Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.5private9–121.4 mi1,612Compare →
La Costa Canyon HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available1,768Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#7 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

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

About Torrey Pines High

Torrey Pines High is a public high school in Encinitas, CA, part of San Dieguito Union High, serving approximately 2,644 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,775 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Torrey Pines High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Torrey Pines High School is a public high school located in the North County area of San Diego, California 2. The institution is a member of the San Dieguito Union High School District 2. It serves students from the communities of Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Fairbanks Ranch, Solana Beach, and Carmel Valley within San Diego County, with students from Encinitas also eligible to attend 2. The school is named after the Torrey pine tree, a species native to the local area 2. The school community emphasizes a pledge focused on taking pride in themselves, each other, and the school to promote a healthier environment for students 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.sduhsd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Torrey Pines High

What grades does Torrey Pines High serve?

Torrey Pines High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Torrey Pines High?

Torrey Pines High has an enrollment of approximately 2,644 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrey Pines High?

The student-teacher ratio at Torrey Pines High is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Torrey Pines High rank in CA?

Torrey Pines High ranks #3,775 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Torrey Pines High's MySchoolScout rating?

Torrey Pines High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Torrey Pines High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Torrey Pines High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Torrey Pines High a charter school?

No, Torrey Pines High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Torrey Pines High a Title I school?

No, Torrey Pines High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Torrey Pines High?

16.8% of students at Torrey Pines 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
2,644
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
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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