For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,146 students in 92101, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 92101, CA are San Diego International Studies, Garfield High School and East Village Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 92101 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 92101, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 92101 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is E3 Civic High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92101, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Diego International Studies
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7464
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7464
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 16th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
East Village Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1313 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
San Diego High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,855 students
Rank: #55.
San Diego Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 West Broadway Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 713-7271
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 713-7271
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
E3 Civic High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 11th Ave. 6th Fl.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 546-0000
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 546-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #77.
King-chavez Community High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 A St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 704-1020
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 704-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #88.
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 14th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 788-4668
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 788-4668
Grades: K-12
| 314 students
Rank: #99.
San Diego Business/leadership
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
92101, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Grades: 3-8
| 37 students
Hope Region Community (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
808 West Cedar St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Hope Region Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
808 West Cedar St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Metro Central Region Community High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Metro East Region Community High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Metro Region Community Day Schools (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
210 West Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Metro Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Metro South Region Community High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 237 students
1405 Park Blvd Rm. 907
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7460
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7460
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
1405 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7456
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7456
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7457
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7457
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 92101, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 92101, CA include San Diego International Studies, Garfield High School and East Village Middle College High School.
How many public high schools are located in 92101?
9 public high schools are located in 92101.
What is the racial composition of students in 92101?
92101 public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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