Sunset High (Continuation)

684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024

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Sunset High (Continuation) serves 78 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 78 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sunset High (Continuation)'s student population of 78 students has declined by 32% over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

78 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sunset High (Continuation) 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

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤10%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset High (Continuation) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset High (Continuation) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sunset High (Continuation) and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

31%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset High (Continuation) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

51%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sunset High (Continuation) and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Sunset High (Continuation) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

50-59%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset High (Continuation) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset High (Continuation) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

San Dieguito Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset High (Continuation)'s ranking?

Sunset High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation)?

The graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation) is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Sunset High (Continuation)?

78 students attend Sunset High (Continuation).

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Sunset High (Continuation) students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset High (Continuation)?

Sunset High (Continuation) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Sunset High (Continuation) offer ?

Sunset High (Continuation) offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Sunset High (Continuation) part of?

Sunset High (Continuation) is part of San Dieguito Union High School District.

School Reviews

5 10/14/2017

I went to Sunset High and ended up graduating a year and a half BEFORE my class. Great teachers. Great curriculum.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sandy Harrold Morrow

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 78 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education