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Poway High

Poway Unified · San Diego County · 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064-2299

(858) 748-0245 · www.powayusd.com/pusdphs

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8/10

#278

Rank 278 out of 1,227

Top 23%

English Language Arts8/10 · #367 · 70th percentile

Mathematics9/10 · #221 · 82nd percentile

Science9/10 · #237 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Poway High sits in the heart of Poway, a suburban community in northeastern San Diego County that feels genuinely small-town despite being just a short drive from the city. The school draws from a community that takes academics seriously, with particular strength in math and science that tends to appeal to families raising kids with an eye toward college and technical careers. If you're looking to settle in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood with good schools and that classic Southern California lifestyle — hiking trails, great weather, and a tight-knit feel — Poway High is a solid centerpiece to that picture.

Student Demographics

475 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White

239 (50%)

Hispanic

151 (32%)

Multiple Races

47 (10%)

Asian

23 (5%)

Filipino

11 (2%)

Other

7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners35 (7%)

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged107 (23%)

Students with Disabilities74 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,101

Enrollment

97.8

Teachers (FTE)

21.5:1

Student-Staff Ratio

3.8

Administrators (FTE)

22.6

Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

AP Courses

offered

32.4%

AP Participation

of students

723

AP Enrollment

students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Titans · CIF San Diego Section

varsity sports

11 boys

12 girls

BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1511 · 32nd percentile

59 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

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	Poway High	Rancho Bernardo High	Poway to Palomar Middle College High	Del Norte High
District	Poway Unified	Poway Unified	Poway Unified	Poway Unified
City	Poway	San Diego	San Diego	San Diego
Type	High School	High School	High School	High School
Grades	9-12	9-12	11-12	9-12
Overall	8/10	9/10	9/10	10/10
Ranking	278 \| 77%	162 \| 87%	226 \| 82%	31 \| 98%
English	367 \| 70%	258 \| 79%	219 \| 82%	44 \| 96%
Math	221 \| 82%	105 \| 92%	314 \| 75%	24 \| 98%
Science	237 \| 82%	124 \| 90%	88 \| 93%	38 \| 97%
Enrichment	1511 \| 32%	704 \| 68%	592 \| 73%	931 \| 58%
Grad Rate	95.4%	93.4%	—	97.1%
AP Courses	20	13	—	20
AP Rate	32.4%	26.7%	—	53.2%
Sports	30	31	—	32
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