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High school selection procedures are based on approved SDUHSD School Board policies and administrative regulations.
 
Please read the following materials for more details and information.
 
  • Procedures, Rules, Conditions & Terms 
  • High School Selection Process FAQ
  • Special Education 
  • Athletic Eligibility 
  • Transition from 8th to 9th Grade/High School  
 
If you have a question that is not answered in the posted materials, please e-mail hsselection@sduhsd.net.
High school selection procedures are based on approved SDUHSD School Board policies and administrative regulations.
2025 High School Selection Timeline

2025 High School Selection Timeline

EVENT DATE
TIME
Online High School Selection Window OPENS
Friday, January 24, 2025
8:00 am
Online High School Selection Window CLOSES/Deadline to Select a High School
Thursday, February 13, 2025
4:00 pm
Lottery Decision
Friday, February 21, 2025
4:00 pm
Public Lottery (if necessary) 
Friday, February 21, 2025
TBD
WELCOME NOTIFICATION to eligible students who participated in selection - includes specific information about school events and registration.
Monday, February 24, 2025
4:00 pm
Incoming Student Pre-Enrollment Begins
Tuesday, February 25, 2025Date
8:00 am
Incoming Student Enrollment Deadline
Monday, March 17, 2025
4:00 pm
High School events

High School events

For more information about high school events and programs, see individual high school websites.
 
School
Date
Time/Location
Information Nights
Canyon Crest Academy 
January 22, 2025
6:00 pm
La Costa Canyon
January 23, 2025
5:30 pm
San Dieguito HS Academy
January 30, 2025
5:30 pm - Campus-wide
Torrey Pines
January 30, 2025
4:00 pm - Virtual
Incoming Student Welcome Nights
Canyon Crest Academy 
March 5, 2025 4:00 - 6:00 pm  - Gym
La Costa Canyon 
March 6, 2025
5:30 - 7:15 pm  - Gym
San Dieguito HS Academy
March 5, 2025 5:30 - 7:00 pm  - Front campus
Torrey Pines
March 6, 2025 6:00 - 7:30 pm  - Gym
Incoming Student Registration Nights
Canyon Crest Academy
March 12 & 13, 2025 4:00 - 7:00 pm  - Student Services
La Costa Canyon
March 11 & 13, 2025
5:00 - 7:30 pm  - Learning Commons
San Dieguito HS Academy
In-District Students: March 11, 2025
Out-of-District Students, Grades 10-12, and 9th grade make-up day students: March 12, 2025
4:30 - 6:30 pm  - Mustang Commons
Torrey Pines 
March 11, 2025 4:00 - 6:30 pm  - Learning Commons
 
 
The High School Selection window for the 2025-2026 school year is now closed. 

 The District is reviewing selections and will determine if a lottery is necessary by February 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Should a lottery be necessary, it will take place at 5:00 p.m. on February 21, 2025.  
 
 
New students and those who did not participate in High School Selection prior to the window closing on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM should contact their residential boundary high school for pre-enrollment for next year.
 
Residency

Residency

  • Families must currently reside within SDUHSD district boundaries to participate in high school selection. 
  • Students who are currently on an approved Interdistrict transfer cannot make a high school selection during this process.
  • All current approved Interdistrict transfer students must reapply annually.
Academy Interest List

Academy Interest List

2024-2025
 
The Academy Interest List for the current 2024-25 school year is closed.  
 
The next opportunity for enrollment at CCA or SDHSA will be in late January 2025 when the High School Selection process opens.