Top 10 Best California Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 68 blue ribbon public high schools serving 87,559 students in California.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in California are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Oxford Academy and California Of Mathematics And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 56% statewide average).
California blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best California Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Academy
Math: 97% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Grades: 7-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
California Of Mathematics And Science
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lynbrook High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,781 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Academy Of The Canyons
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Mission San Jose High School
Math: 94% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,971 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Middle College High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Riverside Stem Academy
Math: 90% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: 5-12
| 662 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Homestead High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,321 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Monta Vista High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,839 students
Rank: #1212.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #1313.
Lowell High School
Math: 83% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Grades: 9-12
| 2,652 students
Rank: #1414.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
Reading: ≥80%
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #1515.
Troy High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 E. Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,614 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
University High School
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #1818.
La Canada High School
Math: 82% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #1919.
Campolindo High School
Math: 78% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Foothill Technology High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #2222.
Oak Park High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
899 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #2323.
Northwood High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,200 students
Rank: #2424.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Grades: 9-12
| 1,191 students
Rank: #2525.
Woodbridge High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 2,244 students
Rank: #2626.
California High School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9870 Brd.moor Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,814 students
Rank: #2727.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1260 W. Esperanza St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-4041
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #2828.
Westview High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,351 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Coronado High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
650 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8907
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Middle College High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #3131.
Leland High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #3232.
Diamond Bar High School
Math: 77% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21400 Pathfinder Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 594-1405
Grades: 9-12
| 2,534 students
Rank: #3333.
Las Lomas High School
Math: 66% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1460 S. Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,578 students
Rank: #3434.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3041 W. Ave. K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #3535.
Redwood High School
Math: 67% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,930 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in California include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Oxford Academy and California Of Mathematics And Science.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in California?
68 blue ribbon public high schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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