La Costa Canyon High School vs. San Dieguito High School Academy
Should I attend La Costa Canyon High School or San Dieguito High School Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
La Costa Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
San Dieguito High School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,647 students in grades 9-12, La Costa Canyon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,145 students in grades 9-12, San Dieguito High School Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,647 students
2,145 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
26:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
71%
Graduation Rate
96%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
354
565
Grade 10 Students
461
540
Grade 11 Students
375
575
Grade 12 Students
457
465
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
73%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
