For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,897 students in Daly City, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Daly City, CA are Summit Public School Shasta, Westmoor High School and Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daly City, 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 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Daly City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Daly City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Daly City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Public School Shasta
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 Campus Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(415) 799-4719
Daly City, CA 94015
(415) 799-4719
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Westmoor High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Westmoor Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 550-7400
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 550-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6996 Mission St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7700
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Thornton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 First Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Daly City, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Daly City, CA include Summit Public School Shasta, Westmoor High School and Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Daly City?
4 public high schools are located in Daly City.
What is the racial composition of students in Daly City?
Daly City public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Daly City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Daly City include: Jefferson High School vs. Westmoor High School, Summit Public School Shasta vs. Westmoor High School, Westmoor High School vs. Jefferson High School
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