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La Costa Canyon High

San Dieguito Union High · San Diego County · 1 Maverick Way, Encinitas, CA 92009

(760) 436-6136

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9/10
#181
Rank 181 out of 1,227
Top 15%
English Language Arts9/10 · #195 · 84th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #193 · 84th percentile
Science9/10 · #199 · 85th percentile

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School Overview

La Costa Canyon High sits in the coastal hills of Encinitas, where the laid-back beach town vibe meets genuinely strong academics — a combination that's harder to find than it sounds. Families drawn to the area tend to value outdoor living and community, and LCC fits right in with solid scores across English, math, and science that rank it among the top 15% of high schools statewide. It's the kind of school where kids can surf before class and still be well-prepared for competitive colleges, making it a natural fit for families planting roots along the North County San Diego coast.

Student Demographics

410 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
286 (70%)
Hispanic
76 (19%)
Multiple Races
23 (6%)
Asian
19 (5%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners24 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged95 (23%)
Students with Disabilities42 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,774
Enrollment
85.3
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
27.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

91.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

23
AP Courses
offered
39.8%
AP Participation
of students
653
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program59 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Mavericks · CIF San Diego Section

31
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cheer, StuntCross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field Hockey

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1134 · 49th percentile

106 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.