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Terra Nova High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1450 Terra Nova Blvd,
Pacifica, CA
Jefferson Union High School District
School Details
Head of School
Dorene Basuino
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B+
B
B+
C-
C+
B-
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.6
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Reading Proficiency
64%
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Math Proficiency
41%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
37
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Full Time Teachers
37
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Teachers in First or Second Year
18.4%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
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Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
28
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Number of AP Courses
9
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AP Pass Rate
72.8%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
13.8%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
9.3%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
137:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.9%
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Female
47.4%
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White
42.4%
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Hispanic
28.5%
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Two or more races
14.7%
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Filipino
6.5%
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Asian
5.9%
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Black
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Santa Barbara
109 Students
University of California - Davis
103 Students
Cal Poly
102 Students
San Francisco State University
102 Students
San Diego State University
98 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
92 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
90 Students
University of California - San Diego
87 Students
University of California - Berkeley
77 Students
University of California - Irvine
67 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
56 Students
Psychology
56 Students
Nursing
38 Students
Biology
32 Students
Environmental Science
29 Students
Communications
23 Students
Computer Science
19 Students
English
19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
17 Students
Engineering
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/8/2025
Many teachers are dedicated to their job and ensuring that students succeed in their class, on AP tests and in life.
5/19/2023
I went to Terra Nova High School through 2016-2020. My time as a student at Terra Nova was met with vast opportunities and relationships with peers/teachers. I participated in sports all four years and was able to make some of my closest bonds with teammates. The teachers, coaches, and overall staff at Terra Nova were very nice and welcoming.
3/21/2023
Very good school for what was provided. Sadly, the school is not giving a lot of money to work with, and the teachers and staff are underpaid, but every coworker wants to help students.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/23/2025
I am leaving this review with a heavy heart and a deep sense of outrage. The Terra Nova High School administration, under Principal Megan Carey and Vice Principal Steve Pofahl, has allegedly fostered a culture of negligence that has put students in harm's way. The public statements from the district...
3/4/2024
Get away while you can!!!This school is a cesspool of horrible teachers, violence, ridiculous incompetent teachers, a bitter unresponsive principal, and a superintendent that cares more about race than education and fairness. Sending you kid here is child abuse!
8/24/2023
Bullying is a huge problem and the principal and vice principal do not take is seriously. I met with them because of an issue with my daughter being bullied and her best friend was jumped twice. My daughter was told that she was next to be jumped. I asked how they can keep my daughter safe and they...
9/22/2022
Not a great school. Education isn’t well and doesn’t take care of kids.
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$704K - $2M
Homes For Sale
10
Average Home Value
$1,402,941
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
21%
Average Household Income
$170,063
% of College Grads
45.3%
Median Age
50
Average House Size
1,635 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
7.2%
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Terra Nova High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pacifica, CA and is served by the Jefferson Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 740 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Terra Nova High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $1,402,941. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pacific Bay Christian School, Cabrillo Elementary School, Linda Mar Educational Center, and more. Learn more about what Pacifica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Terra Nova High School.