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Terra Nova High

Jefferson Union High · San Mateo County · 1450 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044-3615

(650) 550-7600 · tnhs.juhsd.net

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7/10

#392

Rank 392 out of 1,227

Top 32%

English Language Arts6/10 · #501 · 59th percentile

Mathematics8/10 · #352 · 71st percentile

Science8/10 · #378 · 71st percentile

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School Overview

Tucked along the foggy coast just south of San Francisco, Terra Nova High sits in the kind of beach town where surfboards are a legitimate form of transportation and the laid-back vibe is real. The school holds its own academically — especially in math and science — making it a solid choice for families who want a well-rounded public high school without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some Bay Area districts. Pacifica itself is a hidden gem for families priced out of SF or the Peninsula who still want that Northern California lifestyle, and Terra Nova fits right into that community feel.

Student Demographics

150 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White

62 (41%)

Hispanic

43 (29%)

Multiple Races

20 (13%)

Asian

14 (9%)

Filipino

7 (5%)

Other

4 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (7%)

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged34 (23%)

Students with Disabilities28 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

740

Enrollment

Teachers (FTE)

20:1

Student-Staff Ratio

Administrators (FTE)

22.5

Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

89.5%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.

AP Courses

offered

26.1%

AP Participation

of students

193

AP Enrollment

students

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

Athletics

Tigers · CIF Central Coast Section

varsity sports

8 boys

10 girls

BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

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 · #1208 · 45th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found

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Terra Nova High7/10

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Jefferson High4/10

	Terra Nova High	Summit Public School: Shasta	Westmoor High	Jefferson High
District	Jefferson Union High	Jefferson Union High	Jefferson Union High	Jefferson Union High
City	Pacifica	Daly City	Daly City	Daly City
Type	High School	High School	High School	High School
Grades	9-12	9-12	9-12	9-12
Overall	7/10	9/10	8/10	4/10
Ranking	392 \| 68%	191 \| 85%	315 \| 74%	793 \| 35%
English	501 \| 59%	174 \| 86%	331 \| 73%	860 \| 30%
Math	352 \| 71%	213 \| 83%	332 \| 73%	764 \| 38%
Science	378 \| 71%	283 \| 78%	330 \| 75%	738 \| 43%
Enrichment	1208 \| 45%	907 \| 59%	791 \| 64%	357 \| 84%
Grad Rate	89.5%	92%	92.7%	93.4%
AP Courses	9	—	9	3
AP Rate	26.1%	—	16.9%	6.9%
Sports	22	14	18	17
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