- Enrollment
- 2,147
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Torrey Pines High
Federal NCES profile for Torrey Pines High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063438005579
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Torrey Pines High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #36 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Torrey Pines High has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Torrey Pines High ranks #36 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Dieguito Union High · California
NCES ID 063438005579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Torrey Pines High held near 2,644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.3 → 98.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 063438005579 · San Diego, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,536 enr · 24.9:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Crest Academy (2,147 students)
Torrey Pines High held near 2,644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.3 → 98.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Torrey Pines High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Torrey Pines High
2,536 students
- Canyon Crest A
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 Torrey Pines High reports 2,536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Torrey Pines High compares
Torrey Pines High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,536 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,536
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.3%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Asian 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Torrey Pines High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
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 Torrey Pines High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Crest Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Dieguito Hs Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Costa Canyon High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Trails Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Crest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Torrey Pines High'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
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
Canyon Crest Academy
Standard public school
2,147 students 25.3:1 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 (~2,536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Torrey Pines High
How many students attend Torrey Pines High?
Torrey Pines High has 2,536 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,614 (2022-23) → 2,644 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrey Pines High?
The student-teacher ratio at Torrey Pines High is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Torrey Pines High?
12.0% of students at Torrey Pines High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Torrey Pines High?
The largest demographic group at Torrey Pines High is White at 52.6% 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 Torrey Pines High?
Torrey Pines High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Torrey Pines High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Torrey Pines High ranks #36 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 Torrey Pines High, San Dieguito Union High also operates Canyon Crest Academy (2,147 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.