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Best San Diego Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 70 public high schools serving 55,037 students in San Diego, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Diego, CA are Mt. Everest Academy, Westview High School and Del Norte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
San Diego, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Scripps Ranch High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in San Diego, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Westview High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16601 Nighthawk Ln.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
Gr: 9-12 | 2,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Rancho Bernardo High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13010 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Scripps Ranch High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,890 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Mt. Carmel High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9550 Carmel Mountain Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,800 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
University City High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Mira Mesa High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10510 Marauder Way
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-2262
Gr: 9-12 | 2,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
High Tech High North County
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Henry High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6702 Wandermere Dr.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Kearny Eng Innov & Design
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Kearny College Connections
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Garfield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 16th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
San Diego Scpa
(Math: 31% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
Gr: 6-12 | 1,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
East Village Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1313 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Point Loma High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
High Tech High Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 591-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
High Tech High Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
High Tech High Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
High Tech High International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
School For Entrepreneurship And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3540 Aero Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 874-4338
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2323.
Kearny Digital Media & Design
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8370
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Mission Bay High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2475 Grand Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
The O'farrell Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
Gr: K-12 | 1,862 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2710 Iris Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
Gr: 7-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
High Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2828.
San Diego Metro Career And Technical
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7250 Mesa College Dr. Rm. K-20
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2299
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
Canyon Hills High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5156 Santo Rd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(619) 605-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Audeo Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3821 Plaza Drive Ste. 402
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3131.
San Diego High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,602 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
San Diego Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 West Broadway Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 713-7271
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Altus Schools Audeo
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10170 Huennekens St.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Altus Schools East County
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Fletcher Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2020
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Morse High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6905 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 510-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in San Diego, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Diego, CA include Mt. Everest Academy, Westview High School and Del Norte High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Diego?
70 public high schools are located in San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego?
San Diego public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?

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