For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,050 students in Lakeside, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lakeside, CA are River Valley Charter and El Capitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeside, 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 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lakeside have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Lakeside, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Capitan High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Lakeside, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
El Capitan High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 Ashwood St.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,830 student Student-teacher ratio: 108:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Lakeside, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East County Academy Of Learning (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lakeside, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lakeside, CA include River Valley Charter and El Capitan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lakeside?
2 public high schools are located in Lakeside.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeside?
Lakeside public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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