Canyon Hills High School

Canyon Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5156 Santo Rd,  San Diego, CA
San Diego Unified School District
3.5
3.3
1,345 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vincent Mays
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
53.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
8.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
467:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.2%
Hispanic
36.6%
White
29.2%
Two or more races
13.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.4%
Black
8.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#45 Most Diverse Public HS in California
#73 Niche Standout HS in California
#253 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.
San Diego State University 467 Students
University of California - San Diego 348 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 299 Students
University of California - Irvine 211 Students
University of California - Berkeley 208 Students
University of San Diego 187 Students
University of California - Davis 156 Students
University of Southern California 142 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 134 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 133 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 104 Students
Business 91 Students
Psychology 87 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
English 33 Students
Engineering 32 Students
Mechanical Engineering 27 Students
Film and Video Studies 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 388 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/12/2024
I have been here for all 4 years, I have really enjoyed the biomed pathway. I think it really prepared me in what I might see in college. overall besides some students who make it difficult to learn the school is a really nice place and the counselors especially are very encouraging and engaged
4.0 Senior
3/31/2023
What I liked about Serra High School is the mentality that we are a school that wants to be at out best. The staff tries their best everyday to make sure that the students get the best education and they also feel welcomed. What I liked to see changed is students treating staff members better.
5.0 Sophomore
9/30/2022
My experience formally known as Serra high school but newly known as canyon hills high school has been great. I've got to experience the name change that had been the best era for us to start a new leaf and improve our school and let the community take a step toward making change.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/17/2023
Most teachers care and want to help students succeed. My daughter was a recent graduate and is now a freshman in college.
1.0 parent
12/11/2021
This is now Canyon Hills High School. Not sure when that gets updated. My stepson went here for few months for Science, STEM type prep. The teacher was problematic and was not addressed appropriately at all. I'd really think twice before going here for Science prep for college.
5.0 parent
4/11/2019
Great school. Provides lots of opportunities for students in the areas of academics, sports, and interests/hobbies.
5.0 parent
9/24/2018
There are so many children at this school and I was amazed that they took the time to make an individual plan for my son. I would say that the principal Ms. Erica Renfree runs an exceptional school.

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