Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Torrey Hills ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Torrey Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Torrey Hills's student population of 461 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Torrey Hills ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Torrey Hills is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
43%
12%
Hispanic
10%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torrey Hills's ranking?
Torrey Hills is ranked #277 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Torrey Hills often compared to?
Torrey Hillsis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Air by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Torrey Hills?
461 students attend Torrey Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Torrey Hills students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Torrey Hills?
Torrey Hills has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Torrey Hills offer ?
Torrey Hills offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Torrey Hills part of?
Torrey Hills is part of Del Mar Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Torrey Hills located?
Torrey Hills is located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Carmel Valley.
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