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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

La Jolla High

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 750 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037-6103

(858) 634-8000 · www.lajollahigh.sandiegounified.org/

9/10
#150
Rank 150 out of 1,227
Top 12%
English Language Arts9/10 · #237 · 81st percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #103 · 92nd percentile
Science10/10 · #116 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

La Jolla High sits right in the heart of one of San Diego's most sought-after coastal communities, where the Pacific Ocean is practically a part of the school's backdrop and students grow up surfing before class and competing at a high academic level afterward. The school draws families who want serious college-prep rigor — particularly strong in math and science — without leaving behind the laid-back, beach-town culture that defines La Jolla itself. It's the kind of place that appeals to families planting roots in a tight-knit, walkable neighborhood where the schools, the lifestyle, and the community all reinforce each other.

Student Demographics

270 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
156 (58%)
Hispanic
71 (26%)
Asian
20 (7%)
Multiple Races
19 (7%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners14 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged96 (36%)
Students with Disabilities33 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,174
Enrollment
53.6
Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
29.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.6%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.

20
AP Courses
offered
57.4%
AP Participation
of students
704
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Vikings · CIF San Diego Section

29
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross 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 Programs7/10 · #729 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found