- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Encinitas, CA
San Dieguito Hs Academy
Federal NCES profile for San Dieguito Hs Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063438005577
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Dieguito Hs Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Encinitas · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Dieguito Hs Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Dieguito Hs Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Encinitas, CA.
School address
District: San Dieguito Union High · California
NCES ID 063438005577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-135 students YoY
San Dieguito Hs Academy shrank from 2,089 students in 2022-23 to 1,954 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 81.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-135 students YoY 063438005577 · Encinitas, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,843 enr · 22.5:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrey Pines High (2,536 students)
San Dieguito Hs Academy shrank from 2,089 students in 2022-23 to 1,954 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 81.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Dieguito Hs Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrey Pines H
Torrey Pines High
2,536 students
- Canyon Crest A
Canyon Crest Academy
2,147 students
- This school
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 San Dieguito Hs Academy reports 1,843 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Dieguito Hs Academy compares
San Dieguito Hs 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,843 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,843
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.0%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, San Dieguito Hs Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 San Dieguito Hs Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Crest Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Costa Canyon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pacific Trails Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Crest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Dieguito Hs Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,147
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 Encinitas
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,843 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Dieguito Hs Academy
How many students attend San Dieguito Hs Academy?
San Dieguito Hs Academy has 1,843 students enrolled. It is a high school in Encinitas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,089 (2022-23) → 1,954 (2023-24), down 135.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Dieguito Hs Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Dieguito Hs Academy is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Dieguito Hs Academy?
16.1% of students at San Dieguito Hs Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Dieguito Hs Academy?
The largest demographic group at San Dieguito Hs Academy is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Encinitas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Dieguito Hs Academy?
San Dieguito Hs Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 San Dieguito Hs Academy rank among high schools in Encinitas?
By Resource Investment Index, San Dieguito Hs Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas on the city page.
What other schools are in San Dieguito Union High?
Besides San Dieguito Hs Academy, San Dieguito Union High also operates Torrey Pines High (2,536 students), Canyon Crest Academy (2,147 students), and La Costa Canyon High (1,774 students). See the San Dieguito Union High district page for the complete list.