For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,126 students in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in University City are University City High School and Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University City 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 80% 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 the neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University City High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4777 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-6500
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA include University City High School and Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego?
the neighborhood of University City, San Diego public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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