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.
1,307
Total Students
54.9
Full-Time Teachers
23.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Hills High
Demographic Student Count
White381
Hispanic478
Black107
Asian149
Two or More176
American Indian7
Pacific Islander8
  • Hispanic
    478 (36.6 %)
  • White
    381 (29.2 %)
  • Two or More
    176 (13.5 %)
  • Asian
    149 (11.4 %)
  • Black
    107 (8.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.5 %)
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)496-8342
Website: http://canyonhills.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 419
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 273
Grades Taught
Grade 9 396
Grade 10 341
Grade 11 297
Grade 12 273

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Canyon Hills High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9396
Grade 10341
Grade 11297
Grade 12273
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Canyon Hills High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female60446.2%
Male70253.7%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)