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Public high school · San Dieguito Union High · Encinitas, California

Torrey Pines High

Torrey Pines High rates 6.2, below most San Dieguito Union High high schools, whose rated median is 7.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.2this school

6.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the San Dieguito Union High median is 7.3.

#5,339 of 9,557 schools in California · San Dieguito Union High: 5 high schools rated, median 7.3

The brief

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

Students at Torrey Pines High score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

It ranks 5,339 of 9,557 schools in California and 10 of 10 in San Dieguito Union High.

Math56%22 points above the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading80%27 points above the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 68% recently.2025 CAASPP; 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.3
25% of the rating
Academics
8.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Torrey Pines High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the San Diego school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
63
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
0
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
645/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Encinitas. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Encinitas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
47.3% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
27 sports
13 boys' · 14 girls' · 60 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Canyon Crest Academy2.1 mi
    8.1Compare →
  2. Westview High4.5 mi
    6.5Compare →
  3. Torrey Pines Highthis school
    6.2
  4. Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego4.5 mi · charter
    4.0Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Torrey Pines High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #5,339 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Torrey Pines High's MySchoolScout rating?

Torrey Pines High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,644
Student-teacher ratio
27:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Phone
(858) 755-0125
4-year graduation
97.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#10 of 10
Schools in district
10
District spending per student
$14,521
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 92024)
50,030
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
44.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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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.