Sunset High (Continuation)

684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024

87 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sunset High School in Encinitas, California, is a specialized **continuation high school** within the San Dieguito Union High School District. Designed as an alternative to the traditional comprehensive high school experience, it provides a smaller, more personalized learning environment for students who may need a flexible schedule, credit recovery opportunities, or a different pedagogical approach to complete their diploma requirements.

The school emphasizes a supportive, student-centered culture aimed at re-engaging youth in their education. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between staff and students, Sunset High focuses on academic success alongside social-emotional growth. Its mission is to empower students to overcome personal or academic challenges, equipping them with the necessary tools to graduate and prepare for post-secondary education or career paths.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	6

White
49 (56.3%)
Hispanic
25 (28.7%)
Two or More
6 (6.9%)
Asian
5 (5.7%)
Black
2 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Dieguito Union High
Phone:	(760)753-3860
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 36

Grade 12 31