For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,892 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 (2025)
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 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 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 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Daly City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
444 E. Market St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1211
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1211
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
60 Christopher Ct.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1206
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1206
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1 Martin St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(415) 467-5443
Daly City, CA 94014
(415) 467-5443
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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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