For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,050 students in Lakeside, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lakeside, CA are River Valley Charter and El Capitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeside, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lakeside have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Lakeside, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Capitan High School, with 87% 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 Lakeside, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
El Capitan High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 Ashwood St.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,830 student Student-teacher ratio: 108:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Lakeside, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East County Academy Of Learning (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lakeside, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lakeside, CA include River Valley Charter and El Capitan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lakeside?
2 public high schools are located in Lakeside.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeside?
Lakeside 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).