Top Rankings
San Dieguito Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 12,341 students in San Dieguito Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Dieguito Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in San Dieguito Union High School District are Canyon Crest Academy, Pacific Trails Middle School and Carmel Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. San Dieguito Union High School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
12,341 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
509 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
San Dieguito Union High School District, which is ranked #65 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
34 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,430 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
20%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,060 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
56%
# Black Students
105 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,653 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
54%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,022 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,772
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,935
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,072
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,089
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,129
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,344
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,228 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$206 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$200 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,718
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,228
$18,396
Best San Dieguito Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Crest Academy
(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
| 2,183 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific Trails Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5975 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Grades: 7-8
| 980 students
Rank: #33.
Carmel Valley Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Grades: 7-8
| 700 students
Rank: #44.
Earl Warren Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
155 Stevens St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-1558
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-1558
Grades: 7-8
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Diegueno Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2150 Village Park Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-1892
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-1892
Grades: 7-8
| 766 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Crest Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Rank: #77.
Torrey Pines High 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
| 2,644 students
Rank: #88.
San Dieguito High School Academy
(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
| 1,954 students
Rank: #99.
La Costa Canyon High 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
| 1,768 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunset High (Continuation School)
Alternative 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
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Dieguito Union High School District?
San Dieguito Union High School District manages 10 public schools serving 12,341 students.
What is the rank of San Dieguito Union High School District?
San Dieguito Union High School District is ranked #65 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Dieguito Union High School District?
54% of San Dieguito Union High School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Dieguito Union High School District?
San Dieguito Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Dieguito Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,228 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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