San Dieguito High School Academy vs. La Costa Canyon High School
Should you attend San Dieguito High School Academy or La Costa Canyon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
San Dieguito High School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,089 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,642 students in grades 9-12, La Costa Canyon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
2,089 students
1,642 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1396 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2941 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Graduation Rate
97%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
439
430
Grade 10 Students
555
355
Grade 11 Students
533
441
Grade 12 Students
562
416
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
23%
18%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
66%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
