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5156 Santo Road, San Diego, CA 92124-2037
Summary
Canyon Hills High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 32.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 823/1,596 (48th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 490/1,596 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,183 |
| Low-Income Students | 692 (58.5%) |
| English Learners | 32 (2.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.0 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period. Math fell 2.8 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period.
•Math +7.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
50.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 823 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 52% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
32.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Canyon Hills High compare within the district?
Canyon Hills High is No. 21 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Canyon Hills High rank in California?
Canyon Hills High ranks No. 823 of 1,596 in reading and No. 490 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Canyon Hills High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 18 in reading and No. 13 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.7% meet the reading standard and 25.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Canyon Hills High compare with other schools in San Diego?
Canyon Hills High is No. 29 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Canyon Hills High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Canyon Hills High is No. 64 in reading and No. 45 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon Hills HighThis school | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
| Crawford High | 18.9% | 49.0% |
