Demographics
Torrey Pines High School has a primarily Caucasian, Asian, and Hispanic student body. The student body is largely reflective of the surrounding area, which is characterized mainly by a high level of affluence; most adults in the area are married and close to 50% of household incomes are over $100,000, although 5% of the students qualify for the free lunch program. Most adults in the area are educated, and a strong majority have either a Bachelor's or a Professional/Graduate degree.
The student body includes a significant Jewish population, as evidenced by the large number of 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 resulting from the holiday meant losses of more than $55,000 for the school.
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