For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,842 students in 92154, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 92154, CA are Launch Virtual Academy, Montgomery Senior High School and Southwest Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 92154 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 92154, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 92154 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest Senior High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92154, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 Iris Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
Grades: 7-12
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Palm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3800
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Senior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1685 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #44.
San Ysidro High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5353 Airway Rd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,017 students
92154, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 92154, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 92154, CA include Launch Virtual Academy, Montgomery Senior High School and Southwest Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 92154?
4 public high schools are located in 92154.
What is the racial composition of students in 92154?
92154 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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