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Best High Schools in the San Diego, CA Area

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Here are the Best High Schools in the San Diego, CA Area

  1. Canyon Crest Academy
  2. Preuss School UCSD
  3. Del Norte High School
  4. Westview High School
  5. Mt. Everest Academy
  6. Scripps Ranch High School
  7. La Jolla High School
  8. Sage Creek High School
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  1. Canyon Crest Academy

    Canyon Crest Academy is ranked 15th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Canyon Crest Academy...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    99%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    79.3
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,336
    Enrollment 9-12
  2. Preuss School UCSD

    Located on the University of California—San Diego campus, The Preuss School aims to prepare low-income students for college. Many Preuss School students become the first in their families to attend...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    74.0
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    472
    Enrollment 9-12
  3. Del Norte High School

    Del Norte High School is ranked 42nd within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Del Norte High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    95%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    72.9
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,531
    Enrollment 9-12
  4. Westview High School

    Westview High School is ranked 54th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Westview High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    98%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    63.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,257
    Enrollment 9-12
  5. Mt. Everest Academy

    Mt. Everest Academy is ranked 65th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Mt. Everest Academy is...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    55.3
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    122
    Enrollment 9-12
  6. Scripps Ranch High School

    Scripps Ranch High School is ranked 71st within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Scripps Ranch High...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    99%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    60.0
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,984
    Enrollment 9-12
  7. La Jolla High School

    La Jolla High School is ranked 100th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at La Jolla High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    98%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    57.5
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,227
    Enrollment 9-12
  8. Sage Creek High School

    Sage Creek High School is ranked 102nd within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Sage Creek High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    96%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    56.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,392
    Enrollment 9-12
  9. River Valley Charter

    River Valley Charter is ranked 117th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at River Valley Charter...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    89%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    48.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    175
    Enrollment 9-12
  10. Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science

    Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is ranked 118th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    99%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    60.1
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    777
    Enrollment 9-12
  11. Chula Vista Learning Community Charter

    Chula Vista Learning Community Charter is ranked 119th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Chula...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    68.6
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    397
    Enrollment 9-12
  12. Rancho Bernardo High School

    Rancho Bernardo High School is ranked 121st within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Rancho Bernardo...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    94%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    42.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,318
    Enrollment 9-12
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  14. Torrey Pines High School

    Torrey Pines High School is ranked 122nd within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Torrey Pines High...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    61.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,614
    Enrollment 9-12
  15. Coronado High School

    Coronado High School is ranked 128th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Coronado High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    98%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    56.1
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,045
    Enrollment 9-12
  16. San Dieguito High Academy

    San Dieguito High Academy is ranked 137th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at San Dieguito High...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    58.7
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,089
    Enrollment 9-12
  17. Mission Vista High School

    Mission Vista High School is ranked 152nd within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Mission Vista...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    96%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    41.5
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,640
    Enrollment 9-12
  18. University City High School

    University City High School is ranked 159th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at University City...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    98%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    46.7
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,543
    Enrollment 9-12
  19. Mira Mesa High School

    Mira Mesa High School is ranked 174th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Mira Mesa High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    90%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    45.0
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,219
    Enrollment 9-12
  20. Eastlake High School

    Eastlake High School is ranked 176th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Eastlake High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    48.7
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,783
    Enrollment 9-12
  21. Mt. Carmel High School

    Mt. Carmel High School is ranked 183rd within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Mt. Carmel High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    95%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    50.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,865
    Enrollment 9-12

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