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San Dieguito Union High

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 72.3/100

San Dieguito Union High has 5 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 72.3/100 — 28.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Canyon Crest Academy at 94/100, where 69.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,624 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 22.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
72.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
49.5
44.6 – 94.2
Avg Exceeded %
38.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 49.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 22.8%, 4.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Canyon Crest Academy leads the district at 94 with 69.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in San Dieguito Union High

3 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
18.2%
White
55.3%
Asian
16.3%
Black
0.7%
Other
9.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
19%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

San Dieguito Union High spends $12,624 per student in current expenditures — $2,191 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,624
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
13,001
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.7%
$11,107 → $12,624
Spending Efficiency
5.72
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 37%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$70,862–$145,072
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
496
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (5)

San Dieguito Union High has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.3 — 24.8 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 5 high schools have Scope Scores above 90.

The highest-scoring high school is Canyon Crest Academy with a Scope Score of 94 and 69.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Canyon Crest Academy
San Dieguito Union High High Ceiling
69.1%Strong
94/100
2Torrey Pines High
San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around
42.2%Strong
80/100
3San Dieguito HS Academy
San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around
35.9%Strong
73/100
4La Costa Canyon High
San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around
32.8%Solid
69/100
5Sunset High (Continuation)
San Dieguito Union High Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
45/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Dieguito Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is San Dieguito Union High a good school district?
San Dieguito Union High has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.3/100, which is 28.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 38.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in San Dieguito Union High?
The highest-scoring school in San Dieguito Union High is Canyon Crest Academy with a Scope Score of 94/100 and 69.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does San Dieguito Union High spend per student?
San Dieguito Union High spends $12,624 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in San Dieguito Union High?
Teacher salaries in San Dieguito Union High range from $70,862–$145,072 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.