For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,634 students in Encinitas, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Encinitas, CA are Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School and San Dieguito High School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Encinitas, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Encinitas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Encinitas, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canyon Crest Academy, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Encinitas, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Crest Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Grades: 9-12
| 2,183 students
Rank: #22.
Torrey Pines High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3710 Del Mar Heights Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
Grades: 9-12
| 2,644 students
Rank: #33.
San Dieguito High School Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,954 students
Rank: #44.
La Costa Canyon High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Maverick Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-6136
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-6136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Encinitas, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Coast Alternative High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
684 Requeza
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
608 Third St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
552 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 205-3902
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 205-3902
Grades: K-6
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Encinitas, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Encinitas, CA include Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School and San Dieguito High School Academy. Encinitas has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Encinitas?
5 public high schools are located in Encinitas.
What is the racial composition of students in Encinitas?
Encinitas public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Encinitas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Encinitas include: Canyon Crest Academy vs. Torrey Pines High School, Torrey Pines High School vs. Canyon Crest Academy, Sunset High (Continuation School) vs. San Dieguito High School Academy
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