For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,399 students in 91941, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 91941, CA are Helix High School, The Learning Choice Academy - East County and Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 91941 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 91941, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 91941 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Helix High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91941, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helix High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7323 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 2,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4215 Spring St., Ste. 104
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
Gr: K-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 Kuhn Dr., Ste. 106
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
Gr: K-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
91941, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8691 Echo Dr
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 258-3740
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 258-3740
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Gateway West Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8693 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 667-2707
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 667-2707
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 91941, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 91941, CA include Helix High School, The Learning Choice Academy - East County and Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista.
How many public high schools are located in 91941?
3 public high schools are located in 91941.
What is the racial composition of students in 91941?
91941 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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