Sunset High School

Sunset High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
684 Requeza St,  Encinitas, CA
Central Encinitas Neighborhood
San Dieguito Union High School District
3.3
5.0
101 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rick Ayala
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
550
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
7
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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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 - Los Angeles 5 Students
University of Southern California 5 Students
University of Oregon 5 Students
University of California - Berkeley 4 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 4 Students
California State University - Long Beach 4 Students
California State University - San Marcos 4 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 9 Students
Business 4 Students
Finance 4 Students
Biology 2 Students
Economics 2 Students
Entrepreneurship 2 Students
Counseling Psychology 2 Students
Child Development 2 Students
Philosophy 2 Students
Research and Experimental Psychology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 15 Reviews
2.0 NicheUser
10/6/2021
Too much drugs, not a safe place for your child, most likely the school that would be in a shooting or something for how terrible the kids are, the academics are good though...
3.0 NicheUser
8/18/2015
This school is worth it strictly for the teachers. They care about each and every student, and do all that they can to help them. The students here somewhat mind their own business, but it's a small school and gossip travels quickly. With new students coming in each week, you'll always see new faces. This can be a great environment for extroverts, and a nightmare for introverts. The school is small, and everyone seems to genuinely respect one another.
3.0 NicheUser
8/10/2013
Because sunset is a very small school, most of the after school extracurriculars go through the bigger high schools in our area.
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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

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 11:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44.5% 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 3.26, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average SAT score is 1060. The average home value in this area is $1,881,754. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ada W. Harris Elementary, Park Dale Lane Elementary, La Costa Valley Pre- 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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