For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 14,783 students in Poway, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Poway, CA are Poway High School, Abraxas Continuation High School and Cabrillo Point Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poway, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Poway have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Poway, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poway High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Poway, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poway High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15500 Espola Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0245
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0245
Gr: 9-12 | 2,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Abraxas Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12450 Glenoak Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5900
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Cabrillo Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13915 Danielson St. Ste 200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Gr: K-12 | 5,706 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Pacific Coast Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13915 Danielson St. #103
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Gr: K-12 | 6,760 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Poway, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Poway, CA include Poway High School, Abraxas Continuation High School and Cabrillo Point Academy. Poway has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Poway?
4 public high schools are located in Poway.
What is the racial composition of students in Poway?
Poway public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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