For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,297 students in 92019, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 92019, CA are Valhalla High School, Elite Academy and Granite Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 92019 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 92019, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 92019 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Granite Hills High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92019, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valhalla High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,845 students
Rank: #22.
Elite Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1719 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,414 students
92019, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Inspire Charter - South (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 4,183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 92019, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 92019, CA include Valhalla High School, Elite Academy and Granite Hills High School.
How many public high schools are located in 92019?
3 public high schools are located in 92019.
What is the racial composition of students in 92019?
92019 public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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