A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    B
  9. Food
    A
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C+
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Address
800 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
Telephone
(760) 753-1121
Website
sduhsd.net

San Dieguito High Academy Rankings

Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
79%
Percent Proficient - Math
58%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1220
357 responses
Average ACT
28
174 responses
AP Enrollment
39%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
98%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.54 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.54 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 198 responses
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  • Exhibition day
    22%
  • Hour Lunch
    16%
  • Flag football tournament
    13%
  • Late Start
    13%
  • Community Day
    9%
  • Homeroom olympics
    9%
  • Minimum Day
    8%

Students

Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,640
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
51%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.53 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.53 responses
38%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.53 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.6%
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.68 responses
97%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.68 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.68 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$13,094/ year
National
$12,239
95%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.74 responses
54%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.74 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.74 responses
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San Dieguito High Academy Reviews

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San Dieguito Academy is different than any other school in the district, due to the diverse culture that is spread throughout the entire campus. As any student walks through the halls of SDA, they experience the colored walls of murals, from a mustang to a jukebox. The deep consideration and effort the teachers carry into every individual, defines the safety and acceptance of the administration members. An event the is unique towards our school is known as Exhibition Day. On this day, students are given the opportunity to create their own small businesses and performances around campus. The combination of screamo bands and homemade waffles demonstrates that there are extraordinary characteristics to everyone on campus.
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I am a big advocate for sending any child possible to San Diegutio Academy. I had one of the best educational experiences here and I wish I could go back. The teachers are so unique and work hard to ensure their students succeed and get the most out of their education. The atmosphere and social side of this school is unlike any other. With over 100 clubs there is a place for anyone at this school! One can truly find their place, friends and gain a valuable education from this institution.
I think San Dieguito Academy has an absolutely amazing atmosphere. While I haven't attended other high schools, I've been told that our school differs greatly from stereotypical schools, and I can definitely see truth in that statement. There's a lot of opportunity to make it personalized, to find ways to fit in but not conform to any expectations. In my time so far, which is three years, I've been involved in 10 on-campus clubs or extracurriculars, and they vary from rigorous academic groups like Academic Team and Science Olympiad to relaxed discussions of culture to ballroom dancing lessons during lunch. It's not perfect but there's a great amount of diversity and engaging teachers.