At a glance
Reported students
2,536
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
100.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
864.5
Torrey Pines High: 2,536 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
25.1:1 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
- 2,646
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.9:1
What the reported data says about Torrey Pines High
Torrey Pines High 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 2,536 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.1:1, 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 (52.6%) and Asian (18.1%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. 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 31 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Torrey Pines High
- 1How do the reported 25.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 100.94 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 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.1
- 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
- White52.6%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black1.3%
- Asian18.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11%
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
31 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.
Canyon Crest Academy
High · Grades 09–12
2,147 reported students
San Dieguito HS Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,843 reported students
La Costa Canyon High
High · Grades 09–12
1,774 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
Public schools near Torrey Pines High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Crest Academy High · San Dieguito Union High | 09–12 | 2,147 | 2.1 mi |
| Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego High · Charter · Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District | 06–12 | 1,375 | 4.5 mi |
| Westview High High · Poway Unified | 09–12 | 2,116 | 4.5 mi |
| Preuss School UCSD High · Charter · Preuss School UCSD District | 06–12 | 825 | 5.2 mi |
| Mira Mesa High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 2,187 | 5.8 mi |
| Mt. Carmel High High · Poway Unified | 09–12 | 1,800 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Torrey Pines High
What grades does Torrey Pines High serve?
Torrey Pines High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Dieguito Union High.
How many students attend Torrey Pines High?
Torrey Pines High reported 2,536 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,646 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Torrey Pines High?
The calculated ratio is 25.1:1, based on 2,536 students and 100.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Torrey Pines High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Torrey Pines High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Dieguito Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Torrey Pines High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Torrey Pines High in?
Torrey Pines High is part of San Dieguito Union High, based in Encinitas, CA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Torrey Pines High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Canyon Crest Academy (2.1 mi), Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego (4.5 mi), Westview High (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.