- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Canyon Crest Academy
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Crest Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063438011396
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Crest Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #17 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Crest Academy has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Crest Academy ranks #17 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Dieguito Union High · California
NCES ID 063438011396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-153 students YoY
Canyon Crest Academy shrank from 2,336 students in 2022-23 to 2,183 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 85.4 → 84.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-153 students YoY 063438011396 · San Diego, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,147 enr · 25.3:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrey Pines High (2,536 students)
Canyon Crest Academy shrank from 2,336 students in 2022-23 to 2,183 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 85.4 → 84.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Canyon Crest Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrey Pines H
Torrey Pines High
2,536 students
- This school
Canyon Crest Academy
2,147 students
- San Dieguito H
San Dieguito Hs Academy
1,843 students
- La Costa Canyo
La Costa Canyon High
1,774 students
- Pacific Trails 971
Pacific Trails Middle
971 students
- Oak Crest Midd 758
Oak Crest Middle
758 students
What this shows Canyon Crest Academy reports 2,147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Crest Academy compares
Canyon Crest Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,147 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,147
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.2%
White 34.5%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Canyon Crest Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
District finance for San Dieguito Union High reports $14,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Crest Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Pines High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Dieguito Hs Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Costa Canyon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Trails Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Crest Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Crest Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in San Diego
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Del Norte High
Standard public school
2,557 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Torrey Pines High
Standard public school
2,536 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Henry High
Standard public school
2,485 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Bernardo High
Standard public school
2,210 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mira Mesa High
Standard public school
2,187 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Westview High
Standard public school
2,116 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Crest Academy
How many students attend Canyon Crest Academy?
Canyon Crest Academy has 2,147 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,336 (2022-23) → 2,183 (2023-24), down 153.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Crest Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Crest Academy is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Crest Academy?
8.1% of students at Canyon Crest Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Crest Academy?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Crest Academy is Asian at 46.2% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Crest Academy?
Canyon Crest Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon Crest Academy rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Crest Academy ranks #17 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Dieguito Union High?
Besides Canyon Crest Academy, San Dieguito Union High also operates Torrey Pines High (2,536 students), San Dieguito Hs Academy (1,843 students), and La Costa Canyon High (1,774 students). See the San Dieguito Union High district page for the complete list.