About the School
Torrey Pines High School is a public secondary school located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, California. Serving grades 9??2, it has an enrollment of approximately 2,644 students and is part of the San Dieguito Union High School District. The school opened in 1980 and has consistently ranked among the top high schools in California, with a strong emphasis on academic performance. The school offers a variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It has a full athletics department and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Torrey Pines High School is known for its high graduation rates and college readiness, with 60% of students proficient in math and 82% in reading based on state test scores. The school serves students from several local middle schools and residential areas, making it a central educational institution in the community.