Canyon Crest Academy

5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Canyon Crest Academy serves 2,503 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Canyon Crest Academy's student population of 2,503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Canyon Crest Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
80%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
88%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
38%
12%
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Hispanic
8%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
46%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon Crest Academy?
The graduation rate of Canyon Crest Academy is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Canyon Crest Academy?
2,503 students attend Canyon Crest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Canyon Crest Academy students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Crest Academy?
Canyon Crest Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Canyon Crest Academy offer ?
Canyon Crest Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canyon Crest Academy part of?
Canyon Crest Academy is part of San Dieguito Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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