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 Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in California (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
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:
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: #1313.
Lowell High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Grades: 9-12
| 2,652 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Troy High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 E. Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #1818.
La Canada High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #1919.
Campolindo High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #2222.
Oak Park High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
899 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #2323.
Northwood High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Grades: 9-12
| 1,191 students
Rank: #2525.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 2,244 students
Rank: #2626.
California High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9870 Brd.moor Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
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:
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: #2828.
Westview High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8907
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #3131.
Leland High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #3232.
Diamond Bar High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21400 Pathfinder Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 594-1405
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 594-1405
Grades: 9-12
| 2,534 students
Rank: #3333.
Las Lomas High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1460 S. Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
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:
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: #3535.
Redwood High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
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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