Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Terra Nova High School is a suburban public school in Pacifica, California that is part of Jefferson Union High School District. It serves 697 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.9:1. Its teachers have had 53 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

697 Students

39 Teachers

1450 Terra Nova Blvd

Pacifica, CA 94044 View local requests

http://tnhs.juhsd.net

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Terra Nova High School Demographics

20%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Terra Nova High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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