Best Imperial Beach Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,294 students in Imperial Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Imperial Beach, CA are San Diego County Special Education and Mar Vista Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Imperial Beach, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Imperial Beach have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Imperial Beach, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mar Vista Senior High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Imperial Beach, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Diego County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(858) 298-2213
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Mar Vista Senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Elm Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,266 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Imperial Beach, California

Imperial Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8900
Gr: K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Imperial Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Imperial Beach, CA include San Diego County Special Education and Mar Vista Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Imperial Beach?
2 public high schools are located in Imperial Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial Beach?
Imperial Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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