Solana Highlands Elementary

Summary:

Solana Highlands Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in San Diego, California, serving 373 students in grades K-6 and part of the Solana Beach Elementary District.

Solana Highlands Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with exceptional academic performance. The school's students excel on standardized tests, with 75.9% to 84.96% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, and 65% to 83.09% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school's female and male students perform at a high level, though its Asian and White student subgroups have more varied performance. Solana Highlands Elementary also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Solana Highlands Elementary performs on par with or better than other schools in the Solana Beach Elementary District, and is generally on par with or slightly lower than the top-performing schools in the neighboring Del Mar Union Elementary District, such as Ocean Air and Carmel Del Mar Elementary. Solana Highlands Elementary has maintained a consistently high level of academic performance over the past decade, suggesting effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems, though there may be opportunities to further support the academic growth of its Asian and White student subgroups and reduce its chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3520 Long Run Dr.
       San Diego, CA  92130-1808


(858) 794-4300

District: Solana Beach Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
376th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,276 Help


Students who attend Solana Highlands Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carmel Valley Middle
    Solana Pacific Elementary
High:    Torrey Pines High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.4%
Asian:
31.9%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Solana Highlands Elementary ranks better than 93.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Solana Beach Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Solana Highlands Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.4%), Asian (31.9%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Solana Highlands Elementary is 20. 3 elementary schools in the Solana Beach Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Solana Highlands Elementary is $10,276, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Solana Beach Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Solana Highlands Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Solana Highlands Elementary 376th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Solana Highlands Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Solana Beach Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Solana Beach Elementary 36th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Solana Highlands Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Solana Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.32 60th 4809 98.8%
2005 98.12 43rd 4822 99.1%
2006 97.84 64th 4818 98.7%
2007 96.01 175th 5113 96.6%
2008 95.31 159th 5113 96.9%
2009 94.86 171st 5193 96.7%
2010 95.32 121st 5314 97.7%
2011 94.34 164th 5377 96.9%
2012 94.05 150th 5390 97.2%
2013 94.47 148th 5530 97.3%
2022 97.34 172nd 5883 97.1%
2023 96.00 275th 5874 95.3%
2024 94.59 376th 5862 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Solana Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.55 94th 5635 98.3%
2023 94.97 286th 5617 94.9%
2024 91.46 538th 5605 90.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Solana Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.30 283rd 5663 95.0%
2023 95.44 270th 5650 95.2%
2024 95.10 271st 5636 95.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Solana Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.54 350th 1154 69.7%
2023 69.06 426th 1190 64.2%
2024 57.30 648th 1203 46.1%
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Rank History for White students at Solana Highlands Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.42 69th 2726 97.5%
2023 82.77 316th 2662 88.1%
2024 83.79 283rd 2647 89.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Solana Highlands Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Solana Highlands Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 0 34 5 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1989 348 4 57 9 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1990 426 4 86 16 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 494 2 98 12 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1992 589 3 118 15 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1993 604 4 117 17 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1994 617 4 112 18 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1995 458 5 59 12 3 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 458 5 59 12 3 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 489 5 67 14 3 n/a n/a 0 578
1998 513 4 69 14 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1999 466 4 67 13 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2000 581 6 93 11 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2001 595 5 111 16 3 n/a n/a 0 730
2002 589 4 124 22 1 n/a n/a 0 740
2003 589 4 124 22 1 n/a n/a 0 740
2004 563 5 134 21 1 n/a n/a 0 724
2005 360 2 102 12 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 354 3 116 11 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2007 360 1 127 14 0 n/a n/a 2 504
2008 378 n/a 130 12 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 377 1 133 6 0 0 1 0 518
2010 366 1 144 16 1 0 0 0 528
2011 357 1 153 20 3 0 16 0 550
2012 336 4 159 32 1 0 26 0 558
2013 333 5 163 37 1 0 35 0 574
2014 309 4 196 47 1 0 36 0 593
2015 194 0 95 26 0 0 26 0 341
2016 190 2 110 21 0 0 30 0 353
2017 168 0 91 23 0 0 37 0 319
2018 157 1 91 24 0 0 38 0 311
2019 145 2 90 29 0 0 32 0 298
2020 150 2 100 21 0 0 32 0 305
2021 137 2 92 22 1 0 31 0 285
2022 174 2 95 26 1 0 44 0 342
2023 173 0 119 33 1 2 45 0 373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Solana Highlands Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 13.0 21.6 n/a
1989 418 19.3 21.6 n/a
1990 532 22.8 23.3 n/a
1991 606 26.8 22.6 n/a
1992 725 27.2 26.6 0.1
1993 742 34.0 21.8 0.4
1994 752 33.0 22.8 3.5
1995 537 24.5 21.9 2.6
1996 537 24.5 21.9 2.6
1997 578 29.5 19.6 2.1
1998 600 34.0 17.6 0.8
1999 550 32.0 17.2 0.9
2000 691 38.0 18.2 1
2001 730 40.6 18.0 1.4
2002 740 39.4 18.8 1.6
2003 740 39.4 18.8 1.6
2004 724 36.0 20.1 2.3
2005 476 30.0 15.9 1.5
2006 484 28.0 17.3 2.1
2007 504 30.0 16.8 1
2008 521 36.5 14.3 1.2
2009 518 30.2 15.6 1.9
2010 528 30.4 17.3 2.5
2011 550 n/a n/a 2.7
2012 558 32.1 17.3 n/a
2013 574 29.5 19.4 1.6
2014 593 29.5 20.1 1.3
2015 341 16.0 21.3 1.8
2016 353 18.0 19.6 3.7
2017 319 16.6 19.2 0.9
2018 311 16.1 19.3 5.5
2019 298 16.5 18.0 4.7
2020 305 n/a n/a 4.6
2021 285 16.7 17.0 3.5
2022 342 17.5 19.4 5.8
2023 373 18.6 20.0 9.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Solana Highlands Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 13.0 21.6 n/a
1989 418 19.3 21.6 n/a
1990 532 22.8 23.3 n/a
1991 606 26.8 22.6 n/a
1992 725 27.2 26.6 0.1
1993 742 34.0 21.8 0.4
1994 752 33.0 22.8 3.5
1995 537 24.5 21.9 2.6
1996 537 24.5 21.9 2.6
1997 578 29.5 19.6 2.1
1998 600 34.0 17.6 0.8
1999 550 32.0 17.2 0.9
2000 691 38.0 18.2 1
2001 730 40.6 18.0 1.4
2002 740 39.4 18.8 1.6
2003 740 39.4 18.8 1.6
2004 724 36.0 20.1 2.3
2005 476 30.0 15.9 1.5
2006 484 28.0 17.3 2.1
2007 504 30.0 16.8 1
2008 521 36.5 14.3 1.2
2009 518 30.2 15.6 1.9
2010 528 30.4 17.3 2.5
2011 550 n/a n/a 2.7
2012 558 32.1 17.3 n/a
2013 574 29.5 19.4 1.6
2014 593 29.5 20.1 1.3
2015 341 16.0 21.3 1.8
2016 353 18.0 19.6 3.7
2017 319 16.6 19.2 0.9
2018 311 16.1 19.3 5.5
2019 298 16.5 18.0 4.7
2020 305 n/a n/a 4.6
2021 285 16.7 17.0 3.5
2022 342 17.5 19.4 5.8
2023 373 18.6 20.0 9.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Solana Highlands Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201396.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%
201495.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201596.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201691.0%7.0%0.0%2.0%93.0%92.0%92.0%93.0%92.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202297.0%1.5%1.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Solana Highlands Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,276

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Solana Highlands Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Solana Highlands Elementary)86.386.6
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Solana Beach Elementary)83.981.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Solana Highlands Elementary)95.182.2
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Solana Beach Elementary)86.283.2
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students298373
 25.2%
African American20
 100%
American Indian01
Asian90119
 32.2%
Hispanic2933
 13.8%
Pacific Islander02
White145173
 19.3%
Two or More Races3245
 40.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.7%9.7%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Solana Highlands Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Solana Highlands Elementary.

Students who attend Solana Highlands Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carmel Valley Middle
Middle : Solana Pacific Elementary
High : Torrey Pines High

Yes. Solana Highlands Elementary ranks in the top 6.4% of California elementary schools.

Students at Solana Highlands Elementary are 46% White, 32% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.


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