Terra Nova High
Pacifica, CA · Jefferson Union High · Grades 9-12
357th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 77%· Stable
Terra Nova High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Terra Nova High 357th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2015 to 77th in 2025.
Terra Nova High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 161 students tested
Terra Nova High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 697 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.0% | 43.8% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 31.6% | 27.7% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 12.9% | 13.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.6% | 12.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near Terra Nova High
Typical home value $1.28M in zip 94044 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Terra Nova High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Oceana HighJefferson Union High · 3.1 mi away261st of 1,528
ELA 67% · Math 50% - 7Capuchino HighSan Mateo Union High · 4 mi away573rd of 1,528
ELA 61% · Math 26% - 2Baden High (Continuation)South San Francisco Unified · 4.5 mi away1,373rd of 1,528
ELA 13% · Math 2% - 7South San Francisco HighSouth San Francisco Unified · 4.7 mi away600th of 1,528
ELA 59% · Math 27% - 10Mills HighSan Mateo Union High · 4.7 mi away80th of 1,528
ELA 82% · Math 63% - –Community DaySouth San Francisco Unified · 4.9 mi away
- 9Summit Public School: ShastaJefferson Union High · 5.1 mi away · charter191st of 1,528
ELA 75% · Math 49% - 9El Camino HighSouth San Francisco Unified · 5.3 mi away284th of 1,528
ELA 74% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Terra Nova High in?
Terra Nova High is part of the Jefferson Union High district in Pacifica, California.
Is Terra Nova High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Terra Nova High 357th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Terra Nova High?
White 44%, Hispanic 28%, Asian 13%, Two or more races 13% (697 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Terra Nova High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94044 is $1.28M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.