For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,283 students in 92078, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 92078, CA are San Marcos High School and Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high schools in zipcode 92078 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 92078, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 92078 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Marcos High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92078, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Marcos High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 La Bonita Dr., Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
92078, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Pathways Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31505 Old River Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Gr: K-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Pivot Charter School - San Diego (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1030 La Bonita Dr. Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Pivot Charter School Riverside Ii (Closed 2018)
Charter School
29680 Lakeview Ave.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(877) 544-1429
San Marcos, CA 92078
(877) 544-1429
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 92078, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 92078, CA include San Marcos High School and Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii.
How many public high schools are located in 92078?
2 public high schools are located in 92078.
What is the racial composition of students in 92078?
92078 public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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