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Best National City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,660 students in National City, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in National City, CA are Granger Junior High School, Sweetwater High School and San Diego Workforce Innovation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
National City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in National City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
National City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sweetwater High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in National City, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granger Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Granger Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000
Gr: 7-9 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Highland Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 474-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Euclid Ave., Ste. A
National City, CA 91950
(619) 432-4690
Gr: 9-12 | 2,492 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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National City, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
800 National City Blvd., Ste.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5218
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Gr: 7-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in National City, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in National City, CA include Granger Junior High School, Sweetwater High School and San Diego Workforce Innovation High School.
How many public high schools are located in National City?
3 public high schools are located in National City.
What is the racial composition of students in National City?
National City public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in National City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in National City include: Granger Junior High School vs. Sweetwater High School

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