At a glance
Reported students
2,147
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
83.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
864.5
Canyon Crest Academy: 2,147 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
25.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86.08
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27.3:1
What the reported data says about Canyon Crest Academy
Canyon Crest Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Diego. It is one of 10 current school records connected to San Dieguito Union High. NCES reports 2,147 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.8:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (46.1%) and White (34.4%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Canyon Crest Academy
- 1How do the reported 25.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 83.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.4%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black0.5%
- Asian46.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
26 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Dieguito Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Dieguito HS Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,843 reported students
La Costa Canyon High
High · Grades 09–12
1,774 reported students
Torrey Pines High
High · Grades 09–12
2,536 reported students
Sunset High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
87 reported students
Pacific Trails Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
971 reported students
Oak Crest Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
758 reported students