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San Dieguito HS Academy

San Dieguito Union High · San Diego County · 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024-3357

(760) 753-1121

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9/10
#177
Rank 177 out of 1,227
Top 14%
English Language Arts8/10 · #255 · 79th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #175 · 86th percentile
Science10/10 · #74 · 94th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

San Dieguito High School Academy sits in the heart of Encinitas, a laid-back coastal city where surf culture meets serious academic ambition. The school draws families who want a rigorous, college-prep experience — especially in science and math — without sacrificing the relaxed, beach-town lifestyle that makes this stretch of North San Diego County so appealing. It's a strong fit for students who are self-motivated and want to be challenged, all while living minutes from some of Southern California's best beaches.

Student Demographics

416 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
254 (61%)
Hispanic
107 (26%)
Multiple Races
26 (6%)
Asian
21 (5%)
Other
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners44 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged114 (27%)
Students with Disabilities52 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,843
Enrollment
79.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
27.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.2%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.

25
AP Courses
offered
42.6%
AP Participation
of students
889
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Mustang · CIF San Diego Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (Girls)

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 Programs8/10 · #499 · 77th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found