For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,246 students in 92021, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 92021, CA are Bostonia Global, El Cajon Valley High School and Diego Valley East Public Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 92021 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 92021, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 92021 have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Cajon Valley High School, with 72% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92021, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bostonia Global
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-12
| 1,175 students
Rank: #22.
El Cajon Valley High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,672 students
Rank: #33.
Diego Valley East Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 399 students
92021, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Diego Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
511 N. 2nd St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 455 students
Liberty Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1012 East Bradley Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 92021, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 92021, CA include Bostonia Global, El Cajon Valley High School and Diego Valley East Public Charter.
How many public high schools are located in 92021?
3 public high schools are located in 92021.
What is the racial composition of students in 92021?
92021 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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