For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,805 students in National City, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in National City, CA are Granger Junior High School, Sweetwater High School and San Diego Workforce Innovation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
National City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in National City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
National City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 51%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sweetwater High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in National City, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granger Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Granger Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000
Grades: 7-9
| 794 students
Rank: #22.
Sweetwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Highland Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 474-9700
National City, CA 91950
(619) 474-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,679 students
Rank: #33.
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Euclid Ave., Ste. A
National City, CA 91950
(619) 432-4690
National City, CA 91950
(619) 432-4690
Grades: 9-12
| 2,332 students
National City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beacon Classical Academy National City (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
South Region Community (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
South Region Community Day Schools (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd., Ste.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5218
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5218
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
South Region Community School Of Chula Vista (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
South Region Community School Of National City (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
South Region Community School Of San Diego (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: 7-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in National City, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in National City, CA include Granger Junior High School, Sweetwater High School and San Diego Workforce Innovation High School.
How many public high schools are located in National City?
3 public high schools are located in National City.
What is the racial composition of students in National City?
National City public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in National City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in National City include: Granger Junior High School vs. Sweetwater High School
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