For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,929 students in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Clairemont are Mt. Everest Academy, San Diego Metro Career And Technical and High Tech High Mesa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is High Tech High Mesa, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
San Diego Metro Career And Technical
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7250 Mesa College Dr. Rm. K-20
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
High Tech High Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
John Muir Language Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Mt. Herbert Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
Grades: K-12
| 277 students
Rank: #55.
Clairemont High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Ute Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-2600
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #66.
Whittier K-12
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Rank: #77.
Madison High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4833 Doliva Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 536-0336
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 536-0336
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
Rank: #88.
Riley/new Dawn
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Mt. Ackerly Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 302-3340
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 302-3340
Grades: K-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA include Mt. Everest Academy, San Diego Metro Career And Technical and High Tech High Mesa.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego?
8 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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