Summary:
The 92024 zip code in Encinitas, California, is served by two public high schools—a large comprehensive academy and a small continuation school—both operating under the highly-ranked San Dieguito Union High district, which covers grades 9-12.
The standout school is San Dieguito High School Academy, a 5-star school consistently ranked in the state's top 10%. It excels with a 98.4% graduation rate, strong test scores, and low chronic absenteeism (12.3%), serving as the district's primary comprehensive high school for nearly 1,850 students. In contrast, Sunset High (Continuation) serves about 90 students in an alternative setting, focusing on supporting at-risk youth to graduate, which it does successfully with a 97.2% rate.
Comparing the two reveals a district effectively serving diverse needs. Sunset High operates with intensive resources, spending over $37,000 per student and maintaining a very low 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio to address high chronic absenteeism. Meanwhile, San Dieguito Academy achieves its excellence with more typical per-student funding. Together, they show how the district ensures high graduation outcomes for both mainstream and at-risk students within this community.
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