La Jolla High

750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037

www.lajollahigh.sandiegounified.org/

1,174 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Jolla High School, located in the prestigious coastal community of La Jolla, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the San Diego Unified School District. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school offers a robust curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, an International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and specialized pathways in areas such as engineering and the arts. Its historic campus, which has served the community for decades, balances traditional educational values with modern initiatives designed to prepare students for top-tier university admissions.

Beyond academics, La Jolla High is deeply integrated into its community and is well-known for its vibrant student life, characterized by competitive athletic programs, diverse extracurricular clubs, and a strong sense of school spirit—often represented by their mascot, the Viking. The school attracts families seeking a rigorous college-preparatory environment while providing students with access to the unique cultural and academic resources of the broader San Diego area. For those seeking current information, specific academic calendars, or district-related news, the official website at [ljhs.sandi.net](http://ljhs.sandi.net) serves as the primary resource for students and parents.

1,174

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Jolla High
Demographic	Student Count
White	645
Hispanic	297
Black	9
Asian	92
Two or More	125
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
645 (54.9%)
Hispanic
297 (25.3%)
Two or More
125 (10.6%)
Asian
92 (7.8%)
Black
9 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)634-8000
Website:	http://www.lajollahigh.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 9 296

Grade 10 296

Grade 11 294

Grade 12 288