San Dieguito High School Academy vs. La Costa Canyon High School
Should I attend San Dieguito High School Academy or La Costa Canyon High School? 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
San Dieguito High School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
La Costa Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,145 students
1,647 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
69%
Graduation Rate
98%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
565
354
Grade 10 Students
540
461
Grade 11 Students
575
375
Grade 12 Students
465
457
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
17%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
67%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
