JCS - Cedar Cove vs San Dieguito HS Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JCS - Cedar Cove
Encinitas · Charter other · Grades K–12
131 students
San Dieguito HS Academy
Encinitas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,843 students
| Measure | JCS - Cedar Cove Encinitas, California | San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #156 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #4291 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 131 | 1,843 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 1,843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| city | Encinitas | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Dieguito HS Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •San Dieguito HS Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •San Dieguito HS Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 36.6%).
- •JCS - Cedar Cove does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 24.6).
- •San Dieguito HS Academy is the larger school with 1,843 students compared with 131.
- •JCS - Cedar Cove is a charter school while San Dieguito HS Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is JCS - Cedar Cove better than San Dieguito HS Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are JCS - Cedar Cove and San Dieguito HS Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Cedar Cove: 131. San Dieguito HS Academy: 1,843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Cedar Cove and San Dieguito HS Academy rank in California?
JCS - Cedar Cove is unranked and San Dieguito HS Academy is 156th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).