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Point Loma High School vs. La Jolla High School

Should you attend Point Loma High School or La Jolla High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Point Loma High School
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
La Jolla High School
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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La Jolla High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12, Point Loma High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,213 students in grades 9-12, La Jolla High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,682 students
1,213 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Point Loma High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Jolla High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Point Loma High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Jolla High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Point Loma High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Jolla High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Point Loma High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Jolla High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2925 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#1186 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Point Loma High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Jolla High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in CA)
53%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Point Loma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Jolla High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Point Loma High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Jolla High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
≥99%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Point Loma High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of La Jolla High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Point Loma High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of La Jolla High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
439
300
Grade 10 Students
456
295
Grade 11 Students
403
294
Grade 12 Students
384
324

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Point Loma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at La Jolla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Point Loma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Jolla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Point Loma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Jolla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Point Loma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Jolla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
51%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Point Loma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Jolla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Point Loma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at La Jolla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Point Loma High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Jolla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Point Loma High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Jolla High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Point Loma High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Jolla High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Point Loma High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Jolla High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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