For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 200 students in 91942, CA.
The top ranked public high school in 91942, CA is Jcs - Manzanita. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 91942 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 91942, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 91942 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jcs - Manzanita, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91942, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jcs - Manzanita
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5300 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
Grades: K-12
| 200 students
91942, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
East Region Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
East Region Community School Of Greater El Cajon (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
East Region Community School Of Greater La Mesa (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students
East Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
South And East Community Day Schools (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
8374-6 Hercules St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 91942, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 91942, CA include Jcs - Manzanita.
How many public high schools are located in 91942?
1 public high schools are located in 91942.
What is the racial composition of students in 91942?
91942 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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