SAN DIEGO -- The test scores are in and now there is a new list ranking the top public high schools in the nation. And 20 San Diego area schools cracked the list.

The list is based on scores from advanced placement tests taken in 2002.

47. La Jolla, La Jolla
75. Torrey Pines, San Diego
101. Point Loma, San Diego
111. La Costa Canyon, Carlsbad
121. Coronado, Coronado
186. Scripps Ranch, San Diego
234. Helix Charter, La Mesa
248. Southwest, San Diego
261. Sweetwater, National City
285. Valhalla, El Cajon
292. El Camino, Oceanside
297. Serra, San Diego
308. Bonita Vista, Chula Vista
312. Patrick Henry, San Diego
534. Rancho Bernardo, San Diego
547. Monte Vista, Spring Valley
553. Granite Hills, El Cajon
648. Mt. Carmel, San Diego
659. San Marcos, San Marcos
724. Grossmont, La Mesa

Researchers listed the entire list of schools in the country. To see the list, click here.