For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,196 students in Julian, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Julian, CA are Jcs - Cedar Cove, Julian Charter and Jcs - Pine Hills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Julian, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Julian have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Julian, 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 Jcs - Pine Hills, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Julian, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Encinitas Blvd.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Grades: K-12
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Julian Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Grades: K-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Jcs - Pine Hills
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29141 Vallejo Ave.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-5500
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-5500
Grades: K-12
| 755 students
Rank: #44.
Julian High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1656 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0606
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0606
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Julian, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Redding (Ray) High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1517 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0620
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0620
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Summit High Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1656 Hwy 78
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3008
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3008
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Julian, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Julian, CA include Jcs - Cedar Cove, Julian Charter and Jcs - Pine Hills.
How many public high schools are located in Julian?
4 public high schools are located in Julian.
What is the racial composition of students in Julian?
Julian public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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