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Torrey Pines High School
Torrey Pines High School
Address
	3710 Del Mar Heights Rd; San Diego, California; USA
Information
Type	Public secondary
Established	1974
School district	SDUHSD
Principal	Brett Killeen
Teaching staff	135
Grades	9-12
Number of students	2,706
Campus	Suburban
Color(s)	Cardinal and Gold
Mascot	Freddy The Falcon
Newspaper	The Falconer
Yearbook	Freeflight
Website	http://tp.sduhsd.net/

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Torrey Pines High School is a high school in the North County Coastal area of San Diego, California. The school is named after the rare Torrey Pine tree that grows in the area. Torrey Pines High School is a member of the San Dieguito Union High School District and serves the communities of Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Carmel Valley (City of San Diego).^[1]

Before the school opened, students in the district attended San Dieguito High School (now known as San Dieguito Academy). Students from middle schools such as Carmel Valley Middle School or Earl Warren often come to Torrey Pines to continue their education.

Academics

Torrey Pines has a reputation for being as "academic powerhouse".^[2] The school is a three-time National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School. In 2005 Torrey Pines was ranked as one of the 100 best High Schools in the nation by Newsweek magazine.^[3] Torrey Pines offers thirty Advanced Placement courses and had a 2006-2007 API score of 852, and received a state rank of 10 meaning that it "falls in the top ten percent of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range".^[4]

In 2007 Torrey Pines had numerous students who were designated AP scholars by the College BoardCite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). This is one reason why Torrey Pines does not compute numerical rankings.

Demographics

Torrey Pines High School has a mostly White and Asian student body.^[5] The student body is largely reflective of the surrounding areas, which is categorized mainly by affluent families: most adults in the area are married and close to 50% of household incomes are over $100,000. Most adults are educated, with a strong majority having either a Bachelor's or a Professional/Graduate degree. ^[6]

The student body is estimated to be about one third Jewish, based on absences on Yom Kippur. Starting in 2006 the district decided to officially recognize Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in Judaism. In previous years absences from the holiday meant losses of more than $55,000. ^[7]

Extracurricular activities

From the 2007 School Profile:^[8]

Student success is supported by tutoring centers on campus, over 300 parent volunteers, 150 extra-curricular clubs, and the TPHS Foundation. Falcon students consistently earn top honors at academic competitions including a gold medal at the International Physics Olympiad, the San Diego Science Fair, the national journalism convention, and drama and video film events. We also offer a comprehensive Division I interscholastic athletics program with 26 different varsity-level sports whose athletes have earned 124 CIF champions since 1974, more than any other high school in San Diego County.

Music

Torrey Pines has a large and growing music program, including two orchestras, wind ensembles, chorus, and a jazz band. These groups win numerous awards each year at competitions throughout California. Amy Willcox is the current music director at Torrey Pines.

Athletics

Torrey Pines is a long-standing athletic powerhouse of the Palomar league. Notable programs include Football, Basketball, Men's and Women's Volleyball, Softball, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Tennis, Track & Field, Soccer, Golf, Baseball, Lacrosse, Swimming and Water Polo. On October 11, 2007, Torrey Pines football was featured in a nationally televised game on ESPNU.^[9]

Clubs

As of February 28, 2006, Torrey Pines High School has 116 Associated Student Body sponsored clubs.^[10]

Publications

The Falconer

The Falconer is the school newspaper. It placed first in the 2004 JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention in San Diego.^[11] An a new issue is put out at the end of each month.

First Flight

First Flight is the school literary magazine. Its 2005-2006 edition placed first in the 2006 JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Nashville as well as the 2007 JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention in Denver.^[12]^[13]

FreeFlight

FreeFlight is the school yearbook.

Academic teams

Torrey Pines High School's academic teams include Speech and Debate, Academic Team, and Science Olympiad.^[14]

Theatre

The Torrey Pines black box theater program (TP Players) is widely acknowledged for achievements in the theatrical field. It received awards for best play in the region from the California Educational Theater Association for Metamorphosis in 2003 and Inherit the Wind in 2005.^[15] TP Players performed at the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in the summer of 2006.^[16] The current director, Marinee Payne, works hard with the student actors alone to produce college-level shows. The TP Players receive no outside funding and rely solely on ticket sales.

Notable alumni

John Allred, NFL player for the Chicago Bears (1993)^[17]
Chris Dudley, retired NBA player for the New York Knicks (1983)^[18]
Hayden Epstein, ex-NFL kicker for the Denver Broncos^[19]
Brian S. Freeman, Army Captain, West Point graduate killed in Karbala, Iraq on January 20, 2007.^[20]
Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder (1986)^[21]
Brody Heffner-Liddiard, ex-NFL longsnapper and tight end for the Minnesota Vikings^[22]
Chad Hutchinson, Ex-St. Louis Cardinals pitcher and Dallas Cowboys Quarterback, Stanford University (1995)^[23]
Adam Johnson, MLB player, ex-Minnesota Twins^[24]
Todd McLaughlin, Singer/Songwriter (1997)
Dan Layus, lead singer of Augustana (2002)^[25]
Sirikitiya Jensen, member of the Thai Royal Family (2003)^{[citation needed]}
Greg Williams, professional beach volleyball player, two-time AVP MVP (1990)^[26]
John Lynch, all-pro safety for the Denver Broncos (1990)^[27]
Scot Pollard, NBA player (1993)^[28]
Tristan Prettyman, Singer / Songwriter (2000)^[29]
Daniel Lay, Disc Jockey and Radio personality^{[citation needed]}
Shaun White, Skateboarder and Snowboarder (attended but graduated from Carlsbad Seaside Academy, an independent study program of CUSD and Carlsbad High School).^{[citation needed]}
Simon Steiner, Professional Cyclist, Swiss Champion 1998 Team time trial (1986)^{[citation needed]}

References

^ SDUHSD Attendance Boundaries
^ Union-Tribune Article
^ Newsweek: The 100 Best High Schools in America
^ Torrey Pines High School 2007 Growth Academic Performance Index (API) Report, Torrey Pines High School Test Scores
^ California School Ratings
^ Zip Skinny 92130
^ Chalk up Yom Kippur as San Dieguito school holiday
^ [tp.sduhsd.net/documents/TPHS%20School%20Profile%202007.pdf]
^ Falcons Athletics
^ ASB Sponsored Clubs (2005-2006)
^ NSPA Best of Show Winners, 2004 JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention
^ NSPA Best of Show Winners, 2006 JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention
^ [1],2007 JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention
^ ASB Sponsored Clubs (2005-2006)
^ http://www.tpplayers.com/fringe/tpawrd.htm
^ http://www.tpplayers.com/fringe/abtfrng.htm
^ http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ALLREJOH01
^ http://basketball-reference.com/players/d/dudlech02.html
^ Epstein at NFL.com
^ Signon Sandiego
^ Tony Hawk bio
^ Players page at databasefootball.com
^ Stanford info
^ SDHOC
^ TheMusicEdge.com
^ AVP
^ John Lynch Foundation
^ Scot Pollard at HoopsHype
^ TheMusicEdge

External links

Preceded by Booker T. Washington High School	National Academic Championship champion 1993	Succeeded by East Brunswick High School

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[1] SDUHSD Attendance Boundaries

[2] Union-Tribune Article

[3] Newsweek: The 100 Best High Schools in America

[4] Torrey Pines High School 2007 Growth Academic Performance Index (API) Report, Torrey Pines High School Test Scores

[5] California School Ratings

[6] Zip Skinny 92130

[7] Chalk up Yom Kippur as San Dieguito school holiday

[8] [tp.sduhsd.net/documents/TPHS%20School%20Profile%202007.pdf]

[9] Falcons Athletics

[10] ASB Sponsored Clubs (2005-2006)

[11] NSPA Best of Show Winners, 2004 JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention

[12] NSPA Best of Show Winners, 2006 JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention

[13] [1],2007 JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention

[14] ASB Sponsored Clubs (2005-2006)

[15] ttp://www.tpplayers.com/fringe/tpawrd.htm

[16] ttp://www.tpplayers.com/fringe/abtfrng.htm

[17] ttp://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ALLREJOH01

[18] ttp://basketball-reference.com/players/d/dudlech02.html

[19] Epstein at NFL.com

[20] Signon Sandiego

[21] Tony Hawk bio

[22] Players page at databasefootball.com

[23] Stanford info

[24] SDHOC

[25] TheMusicEdge.com

[26] AVP

[27] John Lynch Foundation

[28] Scot Pollard at HoopsHype

[29] TheMusicEdge

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 ==Academics==
 Torrey Pines has a reputation for being as "academic powerhouse".<ref>[http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/education/20041016-9999-2m16tests.html Union-Tribune Article]</ref>   The school is a three-time National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School. In 2005 Torrey Pines was ranked as one of the 100 best High Schools in the nation by Newsweek magazine.<ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/id/52060/page/2 Newsweek: The 100 Best High Schools in America ]</ref> Torrey Pines offers thirty Advanced Placement courses and had a 2006-2007 API score of 852, and received a state rank of 10 meaning that it "falls in the top ten percent of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range".<ref>[http://api.cde.ca.gov/AcntRpt2007/2007GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=37683463730033 Torrey Pines High School 2007 Growth Academic Performance Index (API) Report], [http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/achievement/ca/6091 Torrey Pines High School Test Scores]</ref>
+In 2007 Torrey Pines had numerous students who were designated AP scholars by the College Board<ref>[http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/11/07/news/community/10_32_1511_6_07.txt],/ref>:
+[[National AP Scholar Award | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Placement_Awards]]
+[[AP Scholar with Distinction Award | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Placement_Awards]]
+[[AP Scholar with Honor Award | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Placement_Awards]]
+[[AP Scholar Award | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Placement_Awards]]
+In 2005 the then Principal Rick Schmitt, "estimated that about a quarter of the seniors will graduate with at least a 4.0 grade-point average." <ref>http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/education/20050617-9999-1mi17grads.html</ref> This is one reason why Torrey Pines does not compute numerical rankings.
 ==Demographics==