Torrey Pines High

3710 Del Mar Heights Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130

www.sduhsd.net/tp

2,536 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Torrey Pines High School, located in the affluent Del Mar Heights area of San Diego, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the San Luis Rey Union High School District. Known for its academic rigor and competitive environment, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in California. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized pathways, and robust elective programs, catering to a diverse student body that seeks to excel in higher education.

Beyond academics, Torrey Pines is widely recognized for its exceptional extracurricular culture, particularly in athletics and the arts. The school boasts a storied history of success in CIF sports programs, complemented by active student government, competitive robotics, and nationally recognized journalism and music departments. With its prime location, strong community support, and focus on fostering well-rounded students, Torrey Pines remains a premier choice for families in the North County coastal region.

2,536

Total Students

100.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Torrey Pines High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,333
Hispanic	426
Black	32
Asian	459
Two or More	278
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,333 (52.6%)
Asian
459 (18.1%)
Hispanic
426 (16.8%)
Two or More
278 (11.0%)
Black
32 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Dieguito Union High
Phone:	(858)755-0125
Website:	http://www.sduhsd.net/tp
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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 9 639

Grade 10 643

Grade 11 612

Grade 12 642