For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 16,557 students in Anaheim, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Anaheim, CA are Cambridge Virtual Academy, Canyon High School and Canyon Hills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anaheim, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Anaheim have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Anaheim, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canyon High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Anaheim, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 South Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Canyon High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 South Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 South Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 South Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 1
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2450 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,662 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Western High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 South Western Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,667 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Savanna High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 North Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Gr: 9-12 | 1,618 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Katella High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 East Wagner Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Gr: 9-12 | 2,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Orange County Workforce Innovation High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 North Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Loara High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1765 West Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Gr: 9-12 | 1,565 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Anaheim High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 West Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Gr: 9-12 | 2,734 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Gr: 7-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Gilbert High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
North Orange County Rop
Vocational School
385 North Muller St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 502-5800
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 502-5800
Gr: 7-12
Anaheim, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Gr: 7-12
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Gr: 3-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Epic Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Polaris Opportunity Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1800 West Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anaheim, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Anaheim, CA include Cambridge Virtual Academy, Canyon High School and Canyon Hills.
How many public high schools are located in Anaheim?
14 public high schools are located in Anaheim.
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim?
Anaheim public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Anaheim are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anaheim include: Katella High School vs. Anaheim High School, Savanna High School vs. Western High School, Anaheim High School vs. Katella High School
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