For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 20,141 students in Chula Vista, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Chula Vista, CA are Eastlake High School, Olympian High School and Bonita Vista Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chula Vista, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Chula Vista have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Chula Vista, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastlake High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Chula Vista, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Eastlake Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,710 students
Rank: #22.
Olympian High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,324 students
Rank: #33.
Bonita Vista Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
751 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,049 students
Rank: #44.
East Hills Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #55.
Otay Ranch Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Olympic Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,546 students
Rank: #66.
Sweetwater Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1355 Second Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
590 K St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Grades: K-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #88.
Hilltop Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Claire Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-4200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #99.
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 I St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Grades: K-12
| 1,555 students
Rank: #1010.
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
489 E St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 349-3700
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 349-3700
Grades: K-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #1111.
Altus Schools South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3252 Bonita Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(858) 678-2020
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(858) 678-2020
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: #1212.
Castle Park Senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Hilltop Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-2000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,381 students
Rank: #1313.
Chula Vista Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 476-5824
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 476-5824
Grades: 9-12
| 1,980 students
Rank: #1414.
Alta Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Medical Center Ct.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1515.
Options Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
467 Moss St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 796-7320
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 796-7320
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1616.
Maac Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1385 Third Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 476-0749
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 476-0749
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #1717.
Palomar High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 407-4800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 407-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Chula Vista, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
310 Brd.way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Fifth Avenue Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1130 Fifth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
296 H St. Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 713-7271
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 713-7271
Grades: K-12
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Chula Vista, CA include Eastlake High School, Olympian High School and Bonita Vista Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chula Vista?
17 public high schools are located in Chula Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista public high schools minority enrollment is 88% 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 Chula Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chula Vista include: Otay Ranch Senior High School vs. Olympian High School, Eastlake High School vs. Olympian High School, Olympian High School vs. Eastlake High School
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