For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,793 students in Encinitas, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Encinitas, CA are Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School and San Dieguito High School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Encinitas, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Encinitas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Encinitas, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canyon Crest Academy, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Encinitas, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Crest Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Grades: 9-12
| 2,336 students
Rank: #22.
Torrey Pines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3710 Del Mar Heights Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
Grades: 9-12
| 2,614 students
Rank: #33.
San Dieguito High School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,089 students
Rank: #44.
La Costa Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Maverick Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-6136
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-6136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Encinitas, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Coast Alternative High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
684 Requeza
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
608 Third St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
Tip Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
552 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 205-3902
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 205-3902
Grades: K-6
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Encinitas, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Encinitas, CA include Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School and San Dieguito High School Academy. Encinitas has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Encinitas?
5 public high schools are located in Encinitas.
What is the racial composition of students in Encinitas?
Encinitas public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Encinitas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Encinitas include: Torrey Pines High School vs. Canyon Crest Academy, Canyon Crest Academy vs. Torrey Pines High School, San Dieguito High School Academy vs. La Costa Canyon High School
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