For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 12,900 students in Poway, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Poway, CA are Poway High School, Abraxas Continuation High School and Cabrillo Point Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poway, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Poway have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Poway, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poway High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Poway, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poway High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15500 Espola Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0245
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0245
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #22.
Abraxas Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12450 Glenoak Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5900
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Cabrillo Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13915 Danielson St. Ste 200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Grades: K-12
| 4,884 students
Rank: #44.
Pacific Coast Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13915 Danielson St. #103
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Grades: K-12
| 5,612 students
Poway, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Poway, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Poway, CA include Poway High School, Abraxas Continuation High School and Cabrillo Point Academy. Poway has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Poway?
4 public high schools are located in Poway.
What is the racial composition of students in Poway?
Poway public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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