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San Dieguito HS Academy

Grades 09–12 · Encinitas, CA · NCES 063438005577

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800 Santa Fe Dr. · Encinitas, CA 92024

At a glance

Reported students

1,843

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

75.46

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

24.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California high enrollment

83rd percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

864.5

San Dieguito HS Academy: 1,843 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

24.4:1 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
2,145
Teachers (FTE)
78.69
Student–teacher ratio
27.3:1

What the reported data says about San Dieguito HS Academy

San Dieguito HS Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Encinitas. It is one of 10 current school records connected to San Dieguito Union High. NCES reports 1,843 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.4:1, 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 White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.3%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. 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 25 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking San Dieguito HS Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 24.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 75.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
3.8%
Students with disabilities
11.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
24.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4.5
Nurses (FTE)
0.2
Psychologists (FTE)
2.3
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

  • White61%
  • Hispanic25.3%
  • Black0.4%
  • Asian4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial8.4%

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

25 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.

La Costa Canyon High

High · Grades 09–12

1,774 reported students

Canyon Crest Academy

High · Grades 09–12

2,147 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

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