For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 9,281 students in Garden Grove, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Garden Grove, CA are Bolsa Grande High School, Pacifica High School and Garden Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden Grove, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Garden Grove have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Garden Grove, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santiago High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Garden Grove, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bolsa Grande High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9401 Westminster Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6424
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,726 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Pacifica High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6851 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6515
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,640 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Garden Grove High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11271 Stanford Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6115
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6115
Gr: 9-12 | 2,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain Special Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11802 Loara St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Rancho Alamitos High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11351 Dale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6415
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,520 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Santiago High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12342 Trask Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6215
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6215
Gr: 9-12 | 1,801 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Marie L. Hare High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12012 Magnolia St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6508
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6508
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Secondary Learning Center
Special Education School
9915 Woodbury Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6486
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6486
Gr: 12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Garden Grove, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln High Continuation (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
11262 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
11250 Macmurray St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6336
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6336
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garden Grove, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Garden Grove, CA include Bolsa Grande High School, Pacifica High School and Garden Grove High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garden Grove?
8 public high schools are located in Garden Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden Grove?
Garden Grove public high schools minority enrollment is 92% 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 Garden Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Garden Grove include: Rancho Alamitos High School vs. Pacifica High School, Rancho Alamitos High School vs. Bolsa Grande High School
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