Top 10 Best San Diego Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 73 public high schools serving 57,597 students in San Diego, CA. The top ranked public high schools in San Diego, CA are Mt. Everest Academy, Westview High School and Del Norte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
San Diego, 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 San Diego Scpa, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 San Diego, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Westview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,257 students
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16601 Nighthawk Ln.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
Grades: 9-12
| 2,531 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho Bernardo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13010 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,318 students
Rank: #55.
Scripps Ranch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,984 students
Rank: #66.
Mt. Carmel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9550 Carmel Mountain Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,865 students
Rank: #77.
Mira Mesa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10510 Marauder Way
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-2262
Grades: 9-12
| 2,219 students
Rank: #88.
University City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,543 students
Rank: #99.
San Diego Metro Career And Technical
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7250 Mesa College Dr. Rm. K-20
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1010.
High Tech High North County
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #1111.
Henry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6702 Wandermere Dr.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,607 students
Rank: #1212.
Kearny Eng Innov & Design
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Garfield High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 16th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
San Diego County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 409
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3774
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #1515.
Point Loma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #1616.
San Diego Scpa
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
Grades: 6-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
High Tech High Chula Vista
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 591-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
High Tech High Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #1919.
Mission Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2475 Grand Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #2020.
Kearny Digital Media & Design
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #2121.
The O'farrell Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
Grades: K-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #2222.
Audeo Charter Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3821 Plaza Dr. Ste. 402
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: K-12
| 219 students
Rank: #2323.
East Village Middle College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1313 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #2424.
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2710 Iris Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
Grades: 7-12
| 577 students
Rank: #2525.
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3939 Conde St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
Grades: K-12
| 647 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
High Tech High International
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
San Diego Virtual
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2878 Camino Del Rio S. Ste. 41
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 713-7271
Grades: K-12
| 398 students
Rank: #2828.
School For Entrepreneurship And Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3540 Aero Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 874-4338
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #2929.
High Tech High Media Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #3030.
Audeo Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10170 Huennekens St.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: K-12
| 309 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kearny College Connections
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #3333.
America's Finest Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 444 students
Rank: #3434.
Canyon Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5156 Santo Rd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8342
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 students
Rank: #3535.
John Muir Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4431 Mt. Herbert Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
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San Diego, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Grades: 6-7
| 398 students
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Grades: 3-8
| 37 students
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6785 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
Grades: K-1
| 128 students
Po Box 15249
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
1005 47th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Diego, CA include Mt. Everest Academy, Westview High School and Del Norte High School. San Diego has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in San Diego?
73 public high schools are located in San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego?
San Diego public high schools minority enrollment is 80% 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 San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?

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