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Best High Schools in Zip Code 92106

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At a glance

Schools

4,320

Students

Districts

5-star school

Top rankedHigh Technical High Mesa135^th of 2,162 California high schools

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Biggest riser

High Technical High International up 393 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

High Technical High Media Arts 16.9 students per teacher

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Summary:

This analysis examines four high schools serving grades 9-12 in San Diego's 92106 zip code, revealing a diverse educational landscape with significant performance differences among schools that serve similar student populations.

Point Loma High stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest test scores and a 95.7% graduation rate within the San Diego Unified district. High Technical High International shows remarkable improvement and excels in English, while High Technical High maintains solid performance. In contrast, High Technical High Media Arts has experienced a concerning decline, particularly in mathematics proficiency, and has the highest rate of chronic student absenteeism.

Key takeaways for parents include the notable variation in outcomes between schools with similar demographics, suggesting the importance of school culture and instructional approach. Point Loma High's success with a larger average class size also challenges common assumptions about educational resources. The wide range in chronic absenteeism rates, from 13.8% to 31.7%, is a critical factor linked to academic performance that families may wish to consider.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
High Technical High Media Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	2230 Truxtun Rd.	San Diego	92106	San Diego County	High Technical High Media Arts District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 398-8620	355	21	16.9	43.1%	78 (22.0%)	22 (6.2%)	212 (59.7%)	21 (5.9%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (2.0%)	32.2	1445^th of 2162 public high schools	33.2%		55.1	878^th of 2159 public high schools	59.3%	567	26.6		25.9	32.9	32.9	8.9	8.9
High Technical High	Public, Charter	9-12	2861 Womble Rd.	San Diego	92106	San Diego County	High Technical High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 243-5000	412	21	19.6	47.1%	105 (25.5%)	33 (8.0%)	216 (52.4%)	40 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.9%)	78.2	443^rd of 2162 public high schools	79.5%		81.6	385^th of 2159 public high schools	82.2%	58		41.7	41.7	59.8	59.8	37.8	37.8
High Technical High North County	Public, Charter	9-12	1420 San Marcos Blvd.	San Marcos	92106	San Diego County	High Technical High North County District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 759-2700	409	21	19.4	41.6%	126 (30.8%)	10 (2.4%)	210 (51.3%)	41 (10.0%)	6 (1.5%)	4 (1.0%)	10 (2.4%)	84	332^nd of 2162 public high schools	84.6%		85.2	324^th of 2159 public high schools	85.0%	8		37.5	37.5	81.3	81.3	36.5	36.5	$29,921	$28,830	$1,091
High Technical High International	Public, Charter	9-12	2855 Farragut Rd.	San Diego	92106	San Diego County	High Technical High International District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 398-4900	359	20	17.9	50.4%	84 (23.4%)	22 (6.1%)	197 (54.9%)	35 (9.7%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	14 (3.9%)	85.8	290^th of 2162 public high schools	86.6%		63.5	683^rd of 2159 public high schools	68.4%	393		40.0	40.0	75.3	75.3	41.0	41.0
High Technical High Chula Vista	Public, Charter	9-12	1945 Discovery Falls Dr.	Chula Vista	92106	San Diego County	High Technical High Chula Vista District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 591-2500	626	33	19.0	47.4%	39 (6.2%)	12 (1.9%)	475 (75.9%)	80 (12.8%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.8%)	65.4	684^th of 2162 public high schools	68.4%		73.4	516^th of 2159 public high schools	76.1%	168	33.3	22.6	27.9	66.9	66.9	30.4	30.4	$30,135	$28,736	$1,399
High Technical High Mesa	Public, Charter	9-12	5331 Mt. Alifan	San Diego	92106	San Diego County	High Technical High Mesa District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 795-1810	435	20	21.7	40.5%	165 (37.9%)	16 (3.7%)	169 (38.9%)	64 (14.7%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	15 (3.4%)	93.4	135^th of 2162 public high schools	93.8%		82.8	361^st of 2159 public high schools	83.3%	226		45.4	45.4	89.8	89.8	49.0	49.0	$30,146	$29,096	$1,050
Point Loma High	Public	9-12	2335 Chatsworth Blvd.	San Diego	92106	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 860-5000	1,724	70	24.7	43.3%	856 (49.7%)	43 (2.5%)	601 (34.9%)	66 (3.8%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	150 (8.7%)	85.5	301^st of 2162 public high schools	86.1%		68.1	596^th of 2159 public high schools	72.4%	295	47.3	9.1	46.2	70.2	70.2	50.5	50.5	$20,902	$19,616	$1,286

Cities Near Zip Code 92106

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
San Diego	0.36 mi	330	347^th
Coronado	3.66 mi	6	50^th
La Jolla	6.19 mi	7	49^th
National City	8.01 mi	18	647^th
Chula Vista	9.73 mi	84	331^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.