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La Costa Canyon High

Encinitas, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
1 Maverick Way, Encinitas, CA 92009(760) 436-6136
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

414 students tested

73.7% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 69.7% did.

  • Exceeded42.3%
  • Met31.4%
  • Nearly met15.9%
  • Not met10.4%

Math

413 students tested

50.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 40.0% did.

  • Exceeded23.2%
  • Met27.4%
  • Nearly met23.2%
  • Not met26.1%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.3% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,8411,813
Suspended in or out of school2.4% · 441.3% · 23
Suspensions5226
Violence with injury107
Violence without injury2111
Weapons43
Drugs164
Defiance only00
Other11

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,6431,766
Suspended out of school2.4% · 402.3% · 40
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.1% · 10.1% · 2
Attendance
California Department of Education

13.6% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,8141,800
Chronically absent16.0% · 29013.6% · 245

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

1,768 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino17.8%
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White69.3%
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Black or African American1.2%
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Asian5.2%
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Two or More Races5.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.8%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 063438006516

District
San Dieguito Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,768 students
Teachers (FTE)
79.5

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