For the 2024 school year, there are 944 alternative public high schools serving 165,869 students in California.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in California are Science Stem Magnet, Alameda Science And Technology Institute and William & Marian Ghidotti High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 56% statewide average).
California alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Downtown Business 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in California (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Stem Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Rank: #55.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1260 W. Esperanza St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-4041
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-4041
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
Design Science Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 E Univ Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 489-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #77.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #88.
Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
550 Bonnie Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-4825
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-4825
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Horizons School: Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2189 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Grades: K-12
| 256 students
Rank: #1212.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3041 W. Ave. K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #1313.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Grades: 4-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #1414.
Oak Park Independent
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5801 Conifer St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
Rank: #1515.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Grades: K-12
| 716 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oceana High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Paloma Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #1818.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Grades: 11-12
| 66 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
International Polytechnic High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3801 W. Temple Ave. Bldg. 128-
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 839-2320
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 839-2320
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1530 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #2121.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #2222.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 N. Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #2323.
Davis School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
526 B St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5333
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5333
Grades: K-12
| 273 students
Rank: #2424.
Learning Post (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21445 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 255-8338
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 255-8338
Grades: 7-12
| 459 students
Rank: #2525.
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10039 E. Palm St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Grades: K-12
| 386 students
Rank: #2626.
Carpe Diem High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 Fair St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4796
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4796
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Occs:chep/pchs
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14262 Franklin Ave. Ste. 100
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 245-6500
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 245-6500
Grades: K-12
| 491 students
Rank: #3030.
L.a. County High School For The Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 State Univ Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-2550
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mission Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 855-5532
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 855-5532
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Oxnard Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4000 S. Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #3333.
Mission Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1306 Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Rank: #3434.
John F. Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #3535.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in California?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in California include Science Stem Magnet, Alameda Science And Technology Institute and William & Marian Ghidotti High School.
How many alternative public high schools are located in California?
944 alternative public high schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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