Canyon Crest Academy in the San Dieguito Union High School District has been named the top-ranked high school in the San Diego area by U.S. News and World Report. The prestigious ranking placed Canyon Crest Academy at No. 15 in California and No. 140 nationwide.
Following closely behind are The Preuss School UCSD and Del Norte High School, which secured the second and third spots in the county, respectively. The rankings were based on factors such as graduation rates, standardized testing outcomes, and performance on college-level exams.
Other notable schools in the top 10 list of public high schools in San Diego include Westview High School, Mt. Everest Academy, Scripps Ranch High School, La Jolla High School, Sage Creek High School, River Valley Charter, and Del Lago Academy – Campus of Applied Science.
The annual ranking by U.S. News and World Report evaluates nearly 25,000 high schools nationwide in collaboration with research firm RTI International. The methodology involves assigning weighted scores to schools based on various criteria to determine their overall ranking.
Canyon Crest Academy’s achievement in securing the top spot in the San Diego area highlights the school’s commitment to academic excellence and student success. The full list of rankings can be found on the U.S. News and World Report website, showcasing the diverse range of high-quality education options available in the region.