For the 2024 school year, there are 609 charter public high schools serving 405,553 students in California.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in California are University High School, University Preparatory Charter and Stockton Early College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average).
California charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Classical 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in California (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
University Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 E. Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Public School: Shasta
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
905 Campus Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 556-1110
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 556-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #77.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 E. Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(916) 705-9538
Orange, CA 92869
(916) 705-9538
Grades: K-12
| 417 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Credo High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Valley House Dr. Ste. 100
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-0600
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hume Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1010.
Pacific Crest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #1111.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #1212.
Da Vinci Science
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #1313.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 E. Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Grades: 7-12
| 574 students
Rank: #1414.
Camarillo Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Grades: K-12
| 563 students
Rank: #1515.
Helix High School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7323 Univ Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 2,462 students
Rank: #1616.
Summit Public School: Denali
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
539 E. Weddell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(669) 721-2646
Redwood City, CA 94063
(669) 721-2646
Grades: 6-12
| 677 students
Rank: #1717.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Grades: 7-12
| 779 students
Rank: #1818.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
915 S. Mooney Blvd. Mariposa B
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #1919.
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3201 E. Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4467 W. Brd.way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
High Tech La
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Kipp King Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2005b Via Barrett
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-2330
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: #2323.
Greater San Diego Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14545 Lyons Valley Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Grades: K-12
| 191 students
Rank: #2424.
University Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Grades: 6-12
| 992 students
Rank: #2525.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 E. Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 1,945 students
Rank: #2626.
Ocean Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16900 N. Highway Nine
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-3566
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-3566
Grades: K-12
| 3,084 students
Rank: #2727.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #2828.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Grades: K-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #2929.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Grades: K-12
| 1,609 students
Rank: #3030.
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Rank: #3131.
Da Vinci Connect
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12501 Isis Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: K-12
| 659 students
Rank: #3232.
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10101 S. Brd.way
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #3333.
John Adams - El Dorado Hills
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1102 Investment Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Grades: K-12
| 996 students
Rank: #3434.
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 State Univ Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 987-2144
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 987-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #3535.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 356 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in California?
The top ranked charter public high schools in California include University High School, University Preparatory Charter and Stockton Early College Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in California?
609 charter public high schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California charter public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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