Top 10 Best Anaheim Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 17,187 students in Anaheim, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Anaheim, CA are Canyon High School, Canyon Hills and Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship). 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 25% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% 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 87%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Anaheim, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
260 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #44.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Grades: 7-12
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Savanna High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 N. Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #66.
Western High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 S. W.ern Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #77.
Loara High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1765 W. Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Grades: 9-12
| 1,734 students
Rank: #88.
Anaheim High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
811 W. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Grades: 9-12
| 2,818 students
Rank: #99.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,671 students
Rank: #1010.
Katella High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 E. Wagner Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 2,623 students
Rank: #1111.
Orange County Workforce Innovation High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
505 N. Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1212.
Gilbert High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
830 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Orange County Rop
Vocational School
385 N. Muller St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 502-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anaheim, California

Anaheim, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: 3-6
| 362 students
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
1800 West Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Grades: 9
| n/a students
4540 Riverdale
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6273
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Anaheim, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Anaheim, CA include Canyon High School, Canyon Hills and Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship).
How many public high schools are located in Anaheim, CA?
14 public high schools are located in Anaheim, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim, CA?
Anaheim, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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