At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
740
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
15%-50.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Terra Nova High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Pacifica, California. The school enrolls 740 students. It is part of the Jefferson Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictJefferson Union High
County6081
CityPacifica
ZIP94044
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061893002296
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment740
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino28.2%
Black / African American16.1%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native38.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
Two or More Races13.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.7%
Hispanic
28.2%
Black
16.1%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
13.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.