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1450 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044-3615
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 43.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 500/1,596 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 279/1,596 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 740 |
| Low-Income Students | 111 (15.0%) |
| English Learners | 24 (3.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.2 points from last year and rose 8.7 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math +2.6 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
62.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
43.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point math income gap is about the same as the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed 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 Terra Nova High compare within the district?
Terra Nova High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Jefferson Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Terra Nova High rank in California?
Terra Nova High ranks No. 500 of 1,596 in reading and No. 279 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Terra Nova High compare with other schools in Pacifica?
Terra Nova High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Pacifica with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PacificaHow does Terra Nova High compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Terra Nova High is No. 12 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Terra Nova HighThis school | 43.5% | 62.8% |
| Oceana High | 42.9% | 64.3% |
| Jefferson High | 26.0% | 48.3% |
