About This School
la Costa Canyon High School is located in Encinitas, CA and is one of 6 high schools in San Dieguito Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 2478 students in grades 9-12.
la Costa Canyon High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See la Costa Canyon High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
la Costa Canyon High School had an API growth score of 818 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. la Costa Canyon High School's 2011 base score was 815 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, la Costa Canyon High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about la Costa Canyon High School's students and teachers. more
la Costa Canyon High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See la Costa Canyon High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
la Costa Canyon High School had an API growth score of 818 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. la Costa Canyon High School's 2011 base score was 815 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, la Costa Canyon High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about la Costa Canyon High School's students and teachers. more
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Education.com TestRating
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Academy 3.2 miles | n/a | |
| North Coast Alternative High School 3.4 miles |  |
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| Sunset High (Continuation) High School 3.4 miles |  |
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| The Grauer School 3.5 miles | n/a | |
| San Dieguito High Academy 3.7 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- San Dieguito Union High School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
la Costa Canyon High School1 Maverick Way
Encinitas, CA 92009
(760) 436-6136
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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7 out of 10
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2478
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, la Costa Canyon High School had 11% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, la Costa Canyon High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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la Costa Canyon High School
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Lisa: The campus is beautiful, and the sports teams are well supported. As a former student, I spent a large ammount of time in the Drama department, and have amazing memories of well organized, and creative theatre experiences.
The English department had the best teachers, in my opinion, however I found them to be, for lack of a better word, feisty. Parents should watch out for cliques at this school. If your child has few friends, or is somewhat 'alternative,' he or she may be happier at San Dieguito Academy. If your child is into sports, speech and debate, music, or theatre, La Costa Canyon is a great choice.
The English department had the best teachers, in my opinion, however I found them to be, for lack of a better word, feisty. Parents should watch out for cliques at this school. If your child has few friends, or is somewhat 'alternative,' he or she may be happier at San Dieguito Academy. If your child is into sports, speech and debate, music, or theatre, La Costa Canyon is a great choice.
Submitted on Apr 8, 2009
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