Sunset High School

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Sunset High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
684 Requeza St,  Encinitas, CA
San Dieguito Union High School District
3.4
5.0
101 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rick Ayala
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
7
Full Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.9%
State Average
11.2%
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
77:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.5%
Female
42.5%
White
56.3%
Hispanic
28.7%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian
5.7%
Black
2.3%

School Rankings

#190 Best HS for the Arts in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
MiraCosta College 9 Students
San Diego State University 6 Students
University of California - San Diego 5 Students
University of Southern California 5 Students
California State University - Long Beach 5 Students
University of Oregon 5 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 4 Students
Arizona State University 3 Students
Loyola Marymount University 3 Students
California State University San Marcos 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 10 Students
Business 4 Students
Finance 4 Students
Biology 2 Students
Economics 2 Students
Entrepreneurship 2 Students
Counseling Psychology 2 Students
Philosophy 2 Students
Child Development 2 Students
Research and Experimental Psychology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 14 Reviews
1.0 Alum
2/7/2021
Combine all the students suspended and expelled in the county and put them in one, small go at your own pace school that gets out at 12:30pm. Toxic culture where drugs, fighting, and and jail stories are considered cool and the norm.
4.0 Sophomore
5/3/2017
I loved the staff, the schedule, the "go at your own pace" attitude, and the support all around. I would like to see the amount of drug affiliation be put to stop amongst the students.
2.0 Niche User
8/10/2013
Sadly, Sunset doesn't have many sports or teams! We are such a small school.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
4/18/2014
I am a parent of a junior who transferred from SDA. It has really been the best move. The teachers and entire staff are absolutely great with the students and with the parents as well. They really take the time to assess what each students needs are, not just academic needs but the emotional needs t...

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Sunset High School 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 101 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Sunset High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, and the graduation rate is 84.5%. The average home value in this area is $1,924,844. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cedar Cove Academy, Ada W. Harris Elementary, Ocean Knoll Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Encinitas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sunset High School.

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