For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,062 students in La Jolla, CA. The top ranked public high schools in La Jolla, CA are La Jolla High School and Preuss School Ucsd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Jolla, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in La Jolla have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
La Jolla, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Jolla High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 La Jolla, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Jolla High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,213 students
Rank: #22.
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 849 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Jolla, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in La Jolla, CA include La Jolla High School and Preuss School Ucsd. La Jolla has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in La Jolla?
2 public high schools are located in La Jolla.
What is the racial composition of students in La Jolla?
La Jolla public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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