About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | San Dieguito Union High
Torrey Pines High School is located in San Diego, CA and is one of 7 high schools in San Dieguito Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 2559 students in grades 9-12.
Torrey Pines High School made AYP in 2012. 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 Torrey Pines 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.
Torrey Pines High School had an API growth score of 888 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Torrey Pines High School's 2012 base score was 882 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Torrey Pines High School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Torrey Pines High School's students and teachers. more
Torrey Pines High School made AYP in 2012. 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 Torrey Pines 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.
Torrey Pines High School had an API growth score of 888 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Torrey Pines High School's 2012 base score was 882 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Torrey Pines High School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Torrey Pines High School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Catholic High School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| San Diego Jewish Academy 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Canyon Crest Academy 2.1 miles |  |
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| Cal Coast Academy 3 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2559
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Torrey Pines High School had 6% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% 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 (2011)
White
61%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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Hispanic
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Black
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San Dieguito Union High District Spending
$8,558Per Pupil
The San Dieguito Union High spends $8,558 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about San Dieguito Union High District
27:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Torrey Pines High School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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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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