School Overview
Junipero Serra High School, located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood of San Diego, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement, the school offers a diverse range of programs including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education, and extensive athletic opportunities. The campus serves as a central hub for the Tierrasanta community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes college and career readiness while encouraging student engagement in clubs, performing arts, and community service.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on holistic student development and its efforts to maintain a supportive campus culture. By leveraging its location and proximity to various local partnerships, Serra High provides students with pathways that bridge traditional classroom instruction with real-world applications. With a mission rooted in equity and excellence, the school continuously works to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and social responsibility necessary to succeed in a global society.
1,183
Total Students
53.4
Full-Time Teachers
22.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Hills High
Demographic Student Count
White344
Hispanic441
Black92
Asian130
Two or More159
American Indian7
Pacific Islander7
  • Hispanic
    441 (37.4%)
  • White
    344 (29.2%)
  • Two or More
    159 (13.5%)
  • Asian
    130 (11.0%)
  • Black
    92 (7.8%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.6%)
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: (619)605-8100
Website: http://canyonhills.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 419
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 273
Grades Taught
Grade 9 317
Grade 10 296
Grade 11 313
Grade 12 257

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Canyon Hills High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9317
Grade 10296
Grade 11313
Grade 12257
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Canyon Hills High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female57648.7%
Male60451.1%
Not Specified30.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)