Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Torrey Pines High School is an urban public school in San Diego, California that is part of San Dieguito Union Hs District. It serves 2,644 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 27.3:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,644 Students

97 Teachers

3710 Del Mar Heights Rd

San Diego, CA 92130 View local requests

http://www.sduhsd.net/tp

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Torrey Pines High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Anthony

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Torrey Pines High School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

35%

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.

Torrey Pines High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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