San Dieguito High School Academy

San Dieguito High School Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
800 Santa Fe Dr,  Encinitas, CA
San Dieguito Union High School District
4.3
4.4
2,145 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bjorn Paige
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
81.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
21.9%
State Average
9.9%
Math
29%
State Average
17.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
412:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
48.7%
White
65.4%
Hispanic
23.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#96 Best Public HS in California
#131 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 528 Students
University of California - San Diego 498 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 491 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 472 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 458 Students
San Diego State University 450 Students
University of California - Berkeley 414 Students
University of California - Davis 387 Students
University of California - Irvine 296 Students
University of San Diego 231 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 281 Students
Business 240 Students
Biology 160 Students
Political Science and Government 106 Students
Computer Science 84 Students
Economics 84 Students
Environmental Science 79 Students
Film and Video Studies 72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Nursing 66 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 457 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/2/2025
SDA has been a really great experience for me. I was fortunate enough to take part in many of the shop classes. This gave me many practical skills and was a lot of fun.
4.0 Senior
12/18/2024
Sometimes the school goes out of its way to recognize the smallest group in the school and ignore the majority. I don't care about the pronouns, I don't care about eh color of your hair or your wearing a tail. Let me be me and you do you
5.0 Senior
12/12/2024
I loved my time at SDA. The community is so strong and everyone has the opportunity to be themselves.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/6/2024
All of my children have found success at SDA. My children have been supported by their teachers, their schedules, and the school environment. My children are motivated by their teachers and they have found a kind, intellectual, and worldly friend group.
4.0 parent
6/20/2023
My daughter just finished her 1st year at SDA and it was a very good experience. She found great friends, did well in her classes, joined a few clubs, and joined a sports team. We were attracted to the school because there are a variety of honors and AP classes so that my daughter will be competitiv...
5.0 parent
6/13/2021
The learning experience was excellent! All three of my children chose SDA, and all we’re happy that they did. All three got into top university of California schoolsBlown away that the school is not rated 10 out of 10, I think they are getting dinged because of the demographics of the area
5.0 parent
1/20/2018
The 4x4 schedule allows for students to take only four courses a semester - giving them time to focus on those courses like college rather than juggling 6-7. If your child is going to take AP courses, this is an advantage because they are not taking them all at once (!) but can take 1-2 per semester...

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San Dieguito High School Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Encinitas, CA and is served by the San Dieguito Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,145 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. San Dieguito High School Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,909,134. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sunset High School, Pacific Academy, Cedar Cove Academy, and more. Learn more about what Encinitas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near San Dieguito High School Academy.

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