Best Lake Forest Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,972 students in Lake Forest, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Lake Forest, CA is El Toro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Forest, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lake Forest have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Lake Forest, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Toro High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lake Forest, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Toro High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25255 Toledo Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-6333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,972 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Lake Forest, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
22882 Loumont Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lake Forest, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake Forest, CA include El Toro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lake Forest?
1 public high schools are located in Lake Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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