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684 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024-3703
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
65.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
55.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 425/1,596 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 154/1,596 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 12:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 87 |
| Low-Income Students | 30 (34.5%) |
| English Learners | 4 (4.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 19.8 points over the full period. Math rose 36.8 points from last year and rose 26.6 points over the full period.
•Math +26.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
65.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 2.0 points ahead in reading. It narrowed 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
55.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.8-point math income gap is narrower 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 Sunset High (Continuation) compare within the district?
Sunset High (Continuation) is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in San Dieguito Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sunset High (Continuation) rank in California?
Sunset High (Continuation) ranks No. 425 of 1,596 in reading and No. 154 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Sunset High (Continuation) compare with other schools in Encinitas?
Sunset High (Continuation) is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Encinitas with 2026 results.
Explore schools in EncinitasHow does Sunset High (Continuation) compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Sunset High (Continuation) is No. 39 in reading and No. 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset High (Continuation)This school | 55.2% | 65.5% |
| San Dieguito HS Academy | 49.8% | 72.3% |
| Canyon Crest Academy | 85.7% | 91.9% |
