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Best Clairemont Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, High Tech High Mesa and San Diego Metro Career And Technical. 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 86%.
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 (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 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
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 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
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 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
John Muir Language Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4431 Mt. Herbert Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
Gr: K-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Clairemont High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4150 Ute Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Madison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4833 Doliva Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 536-0336
Gr: 9-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Whittier K-12
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Riley/new Dawn
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5650 Mt. Ackerly Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 302-3340
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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, High Tech High Mesa and San Diego Metro Career And Technical.
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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