For the 2024 school year, there are 75 public high schools serving 59,742 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 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Diego, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative 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
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Westview High 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
| 2,351 students
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High 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
| 2,586 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho Bernardo High 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
| 2,334 students
Rank: #55.
Scripps Ranch High 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
| 1,950 students
Rank: #66.
Mt. Carmel High 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
| 1,857 students
Rank: #77.
Mira Mesa High 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
| 2,289 students
Rank: #88.
University City High 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
| 1,718 students
Rank: #99.
San Diego Metro Career And Tech
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7250 Mesa College Dr. Rm. L-50
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1010.
High Tech High North County
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1111.
Henry High 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
| 2,517 students
Rank: #1212.
San Diego International Studies
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7464
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7464
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #1313.
Kearny Eng Innov & Design
(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
| 315 students
Rank: #1414.
Learning Choice Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9950 Scripps Lake Dr. Ste. #10
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 536-8388
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 536-8388
Grades: K-12
| 172 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Garfield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 16th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
San Diego County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 409
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3774
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3774
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1717.
Point Loma High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,739 students
Rank: #1818.
San Diego Scpa
(Math: 28% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
Grades: 6-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
High Tech High Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
High Tech High Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #2121.
Mission Bay High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2475 Grand Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,185 students
Rank: #2222.
Kearny Digital Media & Design
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #2323.
The O'farrell Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
Grades: K-12
| 1,789 students
Rank: #2424.
Audeo Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3821 Plaza Dr. Ste. 402
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: K-12
| 187 students
Rank: #2525.
East Village Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1313 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #2626.
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 Iris Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
Grades: 7-12
| 634 students
Rank: #2727.
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 Conde St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
Grades: K-12
| 1,682 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
High Tech High International
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-4900
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
San Diego Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2878 Camino Del Rio S. Ste. 41
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 713-7271
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 713-7271
Grades: K-12
| 429 students
Rank: #3030.
School For Entrepreneurship And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3540 Aero Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 874-4338
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 874-4338
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #3131.
High Tech High Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #3232.
Audeo Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10170 Huennekens St.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: K-12
| 327 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kearny College Connections
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #3535.
America's Finest Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 481 students
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San Diego, California 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
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
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 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
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
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego, CA 92110
Grades: 6-7
| 398 students
Ecademy California Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Grades: 3-8
| 37 students
Endeavour Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Evangeline Roberts Institute Of Learning (Closed 2018)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
Fair Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
Grades: K-1
| 128 students
Fanno Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 15249
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
Gompers Charter Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1005 47th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Health Sciences Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
High Technical Elementary Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
High Technical Elementary Explorer (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
High Technical Elementary North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
High Technical Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
High Technical High Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
High Technical High International (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
High Technical High Media Arts (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
High Technical High North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
High Technical High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
High Technical Middle Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
High Technical Middle Media Arts (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
High Technical Middle North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
High Technical Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Hope Region Community (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
808 West Cedar St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
Grades: K-12
| 74 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, CA?
75 public high schools are located in San Diego, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego, CA?
San Diego, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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