For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,298 students in Valley Center, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Valley Center, CA are Valley Center High School, Valley Center Prep and All Tribes Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Center, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Valley Center have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Valley Center, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley Center High School, with ≥99% 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 Valley Center, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Center High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31322 Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-5500
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Center Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28751-u Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
All Tribes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34320 Valley Center Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oak Glen High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14172 West Oak Glen Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Valley Center, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
3562 Canfield Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 742-3484
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 742-3484
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
28751 Cole Grade Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Valley Center, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Valley Center, CA include Valley Center High School, Valley Center Prep and All Tribes Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Valley Center?
4 public high schools are located in Valley Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Center?
Valley Center 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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