Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, CA - Niche
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Terra Nova High School
  • Public
  • PACIFICA, CA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B
  4. College Prep
    grade A minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C+
  6. Administration
    grade C
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade C minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C+

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Terra Nova High School is a highly rated, public school located in PACIFICA, CA. It has 742 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 75% of students are at least proficient in math and 85% in reading.

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1450 TERRA NOVA BLVD
PACIFICA, CA 94044
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About Terra Nova High School...
School District
Jefferson Union High

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
85%
Percent Proficient - Math
75%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1270
107 responses
Average ACT
30
15 responses
AP Enrollment
18%

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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$151,849
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,939
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$1,188,000
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
54%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 24 responses
Poll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 24 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 94 responses
  • Rallies
    22%
  • The skull game
    19%
  • Any and all sporting events
    16%
  • Homecoming
    13%
  • Food Fair
    9%
  • Marching Band Halftime Shows
    7%
  • Senior prank
    7%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
742
Free or Reduced Lunch
18%
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 30 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 30 responses
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 30 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$69,496
Teachers in First/Second Year
18.4%
32%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 44 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 44 responses
36%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 44 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$16,730 / year
National
$12,239
85%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 46 responses
11%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 46 responses
52%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 46 responses

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