Top 3 Best Poway Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 11,129 students in Poway, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Poway, CA are Poway High School, Cabrillo Point Academy and Pacific Coast 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Poway have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Poway, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poway 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Poway, CA Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poway High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 67%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15500 Espola Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0245
Grades: 9-12
| 2,275 students
Rank: #22.
Cabrillo Point Academy
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13915 Danielson St. Ste 200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Grades: K-12
| 4,149 students
Rank: #33.
Pacific Coast Academy
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13915 Danielson St. #103
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Grades: K-12
| 4,492 students
Rank: #44.
Abraxas Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12450 Glenoak Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Poway, California

Poway, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
13915 Danielson St. #200
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, Cabrillo Point Academy and Pacific Coast Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Poway, CA?
4 public high schools are located in Poway, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Poway, CA?
Poway, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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