For the 2024-25 school year, there are 194 public high schools serving 179,344 students in San Diego County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Diego County, CA are Canyon Crest Academy, Mt. Everest Academy and Westview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Diego County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
San Diego County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canyon Crest Academy, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Diego County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Crest Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Grades: 9-12
| 2,336 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Westview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,257 students
Rank: #44.
Del Norte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16601 Nighthawk Ln.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
Grades: 9-12
| 2,531 students
Rank: #55.
Rancho Bernardo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13010 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4800
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,318 students
Rank: #66.
Scripps Ranch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,984 students
Rank: #77.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Grades: 11-12
| 49 students
Rank: #88.
Sage Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3900 Bobcat Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6600
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,392 students
Rank: #99.
Helix High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7323 Univ Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 2,502 students
Rank: #1010.
Coronado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8907
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8907
Grades: 9-12
| 1,045 students
Rank: #1111.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #1212.
La Jolla High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #1313.
River Valley Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Grades: 7-12
| 228 students
Rank: #1414.
Mission Vista High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1306 Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,640 students
Rank: #1515.
Torrey Pines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3710 Del Mar Heights Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
Grades: 9-12
| 2,614 students
Rank: #1616.
Eastlake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 E.lake Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,783 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mt. Carmel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9550 Carmel Mountain Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1180
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,865 students
Rank: #1919.
Classical Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #2020.
San Dieguito High School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,089 students
Rank: #2121.
Mira Mesa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10510 Marauder Way
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-2262
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-2262
Grades: 9-12
| 2,219 students
Rank: #2222.
Literacy First Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 E. Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 1,972 students
Rank: #2323.
University City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,543 students
Rank: #2424.
San Diego Metro Career And Technical
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7250 Mesa College Dr. Rm. K-20
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #2525.
Escondido Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1868 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 9-12
| 927 students
Rank: #2626.
Poway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15500 Espola Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0245
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0245
Grades: 9-12
| 2,233 students
Rank: #2727.
High Tech High North County
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2700
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #2828.
Valhalla High School
Magnet 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
| 1,911 students
Rank: #2929.
Henry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6702 Wandermere Dr.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-7700
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,607 students
Rank: #3030.
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Encinitas Blvd.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: #3131.
Santana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9915 N. Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,736 students
Rank: #3232.
Olympian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,341 students
Rank: #3333.
West Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8756 Mast Blvd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,532 students
Rank: #3434.
Greater San Diego Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14545 Lyons Valley Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Rank: #3535.
Kearny Eng Innov & Design
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
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San Diego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Alpine Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1850 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Grades: 1-5
| 158 students
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Audeo Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 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
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Bostonia Global (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1390 Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: 3-8
| 19 students
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
College Preparatory Middle - East County (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Coronado Pathways Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
555 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Diego County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Diego County, CA include Canyon Crest Academy, Mt. Everest Academy and Westview High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Diego County?
194 public high schools are located in San Diego County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County?
San Diego County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Diego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Diego County include: Mission Hills High School vs. San Marcos High School, Santana High School vs. West Hills High School, San Marcos High School vs. Mission Hills High School
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