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799 Westbourne Street, La Jolla, CA 92037-6103
Summary
La Jolla High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
70.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
59.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 293/1,596 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 114/1,596 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,174 |
| Low-Income Students | 355 (30.2%) |
| English Learners | 30 (2.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period. Math rose 4.5 points from last year and rose 3.3 points over the full period.
•Math +3.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
70.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened 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 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 84%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.3-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as 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 La Jolla High compare within the district?
La Jolla High is No. 12 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Jolla High rank in California?
La Jolla High ranks No. 293 of 1,596 in reading and No. 114 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 La Jolla High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in reading and No. 3 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.2% meet the reading standard and 39.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Jolla High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
La Jolla High is No. 31 in reading and No. 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Jolla HighThis school | 59.0% | 70.7% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
