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3710 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130-1316
Summary
Torrey Pines High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
66.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 144/1,596 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 59/1,596 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,536 |
| Low-Income Students | 458 (18.1%) |
| English Learners | 151 (6.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.7 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period. Math rose 11.0 points from last year and rose 6.8 points over the full period.
•Math +6.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
79.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 81.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
66.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.1-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
31.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 67.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Torrey Pines High compare within the district?
Torrey Pines High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in San Dieguito Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Torrey Pines High rank in California?
Torrey Pines High ranks No. 144 of 1,596 in reading and No. 59 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 Torrey Pines High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 61.7% meet the reading standard and 50.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Torrey Pines High compare with other schools in San Diego?
Torrey Pines High is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Torrey Pines High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Torrey Pines High is No. 12 in reading and No. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Torrey Pines HighThis school | 66.6% | 79.1% |
| Canyon Crest Academy | 85.7% | 91.9% |
| La Costa Canyon High | 58.0% | 81.7% |
