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Terra Nova High

Pacifica, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
tnhs.juhsd.net1450 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044(650) 550-7600
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

148 students tested

64.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 54.1% did.

  • Exceeded28.6%
  • Met35.4%
  • Nearly met25.9%
  • Not met10.2%

Math

148 students tested

41.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 40.9% did.

  • Exceeded13.8%
  • Met27.6%
  • Nearly met22.1%
  • Not met36.5%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.9% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year731760
Suspended in or out of school2.3% · 172.9% · 22
Suspensions1724
Violence with injury312
Violence without injury117
Weapons01
Drugs34
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall742696
Suspended out of school3.8% · 282.3% · 16
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

12.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted712747
Chronically absent13.2% · 9412.0% · 90

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

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

697 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino27.7%
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White43.8%
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Black or African American0.9%
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Asian13.1%
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Two or More Races12.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.7%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.6%
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Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Terra Nova High School describes its approach as developing socially responsible, lifelong learners through a rigorous academic curriculum and extracurricular opportunities that celebrate diversity and build leadership. It emphasizes collaboration, creativity, adaptability, communication, critical thinking, and personal responsibility, within a safe and diverse school community intended to prepare students for college, careers, and participation in a global society. (tnhs.juhsd.net)

Public school directory

NCES ID 061893002296

District
Jefferson Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
697 students
Teachers (FTE)
38.7

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