For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,294 students in Imperial Beach, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Imperial Beach, CA are San Diego County Special Education and Mar Vista Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Imperial Beach, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Imperial Beach have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Imperial Beach, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mar Vista Senior High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Imperial Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Diego County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(858) 298-2213
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(858) 298-2213
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Mar Vista Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Elm Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5700
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,266 students
Imperial Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8900
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8900
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Imperial Beach, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Imperial Beach, CA include San Diego County Special Education and Mar Vista Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Imperial Beach?
2 public high schools are located in Imperial Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial Beach?
Imperial Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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