A+
Excellent
92/100

Terra Nova High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1450 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 56% · Math 36% proficient · 70th percentile in California
Graduation
A+
96% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

92
Repit Score
out of 100
697
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%70/100reading 64th percentile, math 76th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%87/10096% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency56% (+8 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−1 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate96% (+20 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading -9 pts, math +4 pts49th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%27%reading +1 pts, math +6 pts63rd percentile (list)
Asian50%35%reading -28 pts, math -31 pts11th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +4 pts, math +4 pts54th percentile (list)
Low-income50%30%reading +5 pts, math +8 pts72nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1450 Terra Nova Blvd.
City Pacifica
ZIP Code 94044
District 0618930
NCES School ID 061893002296
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94044

Understanding the community around Terra Nova High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $151,680
Per Capita Income $66,530
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 65.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%
High School or Higher 96.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,188,000
Median Rent $2,935
Owner-Occupied 68.4%
Renter-Occupied 31.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Terra Nova High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 43.8%
Hispanic/Latino 27.7%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More Races 12.8%
Black 0.9%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 697
Teachers (FTE) 38.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Terra Nova High?
Terra Nova High has a Repit School Score of 92 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Terra Nova High?
Terra Nova High has 697 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Terra Nova High serve?
Terra Nova High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Terra Nova High receive per student?
Terra Nova High receives $33,180 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Terra Nova High in 94044 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,276,756
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,582
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
31.6%

Other Schools in 94044

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026