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$1,200,000 Price Range
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
18:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.59
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
3.59
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Reading Proficiency
72%
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Math Proficiency
37%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
39
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Full Time Teachers
39
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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
26
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
107 Students
University of California - Davis
100 Students
San Diego State University
97 Students
Cal Poly
97 Students
San Francisco State University
97 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
94 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
86 Students
University of California - San Diego
86 Students
University of California - Berkeley
75 Students
University of California - Irvine
69 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
57 Students
Business
55 Students
Nursing
35 Students
Biology
30 Students
Environmental Science
29 Students
Communications
20 Students
English
19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
17 Students
Computer Science
16 Students
Engineering
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/26/2024
I've thoroughly enjoyed my four years at Terra Nova. As a resident of San Francisco, I opted to attend Terra Nova rather than an SF Unified high school because the community and extracurricular opportunities are unique and inviting. I am grateful for the education Terra Nova has given me. While some of the students are not always the most inclusive, the staff and administration put in the effort to make the campus a welcoming and safe place.
6/27/2023
The best parts of Terra Nova high school were the friends I made, people at the school, and the sports communities I was apart of. The worst parts were probably some of the teachers and how strict some of the rules were/how hard staff were on kids struggling.
4/18/2020
The teachers are very passionate about their subjects and there's a wide variety of classes you can take. I believe that the English, science, and history departments are great, but I have not had the best experiences with the math teachers here.
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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Average Home Value
$1,382,759
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
21%
Average Household Income
$170,063
% of College Grads
45.3%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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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 697 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% 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 3.59, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,382,759. 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.