High School Selection
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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.
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.
2026 High School Selection Timeline
2026 High School Selection Timeline![]()
2026 High School Selection Timeline
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TIME
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Online High School Selection Window OPENS
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Friday, January 23, 2026 |
8:00 am
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Online High School Selection Window CLOSES/Deadline to Select a High School
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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4:00 pm
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Lottery Decision
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Friday, February 20, 2026
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4:00 pm
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Public Lottery (if necessary)
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Friday, February 20, 2026
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TBD
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WELCOME NOTIFICATION to eligible students who participated in selection -
includes specific information about school events and registration.
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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4:00 pm
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Incoming Student Pre-Enrollment Begins
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026Date
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8:00 am
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Incoming Student Enrollment Deadline
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Monday, March 16, 2026
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4:00 pm
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High School events
High School events![]()
High School events
For more information about high school events and programs, please see individual high school websites.
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School
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Date
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Time/Location
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Information Nights
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Canyon Crest Academy
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January 21, 2026
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6:00 pm |
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La Costa Canyon
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January 21, 2026
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5:30 pm |
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San Dieguito HS Academy
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January 28, 2026
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5:30 - 7:00 pm |
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Torrey Pines
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January 29, 2026
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4:00 pm - Virtual |
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Incoming Student Welcome Nights
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Canyon Crest Academy
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February 26, 2026 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm Gym |
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La Costa Canyon
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March 4, 2026
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5:30 - 7:15 pm Gym |
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San Dieguito HS Academy
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March 5, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm Gym |
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Torrey Pines
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March 5, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm Gym |
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Incoming Student Registration Nights
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Canyon Crest Academy
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March 11 and 12, 2026 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm Student Services |
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La Costa Canyon
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March 9 and 11, 2026
March 10, 2026 Materials Drop Off Day
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5:00 - 7:30 pm Learning Commons
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San Dieguito HS Academy
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March 10 and 11, 2026
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4:30 - 6:30 pm Mustang Commons
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Torrey Pines
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March 10, 2026 | 4:00 - 6:30 pm Learning Commons |
Residency
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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.
