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Best Orange County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 137 public high schools serving 161,858 students in Orange County, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Orange County, CA are Oxford Academy, Ocsa and Troy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Orange County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hector G. Godinez, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Orange County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Gr: 7-12 | 1,293 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Troy High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 East Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,545 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Northwood High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Portola High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
University High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Gr: 6-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Fountain Valley High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17816 Bushard
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 3,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Tesoro High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Tesoro Creek Rd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
La Quinta High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10372 Mcfadden St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6315
Gr: 9-12 | 2,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Aliso Niguel High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-5590
Gr: 9-12 | 2,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 2,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1530 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Arnold O. Beckman High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3588 Bryan Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Sunny Hills High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1801 Lancer Way
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 2,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2189 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Marina High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15871 Springdale St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 893-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 2,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
Irvine High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,951 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Corona Del Mar High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 Eastbluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
Yorba Linda High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19900 Bastanchury Rd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2424.
San Juan Hills High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29211 Stallion Ridge
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2525.
Foothill High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19251 Dodge Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7464
Gr: 9-12 | 2,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Capistrano Valley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,981 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
San Clemente High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Avenido Pico
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 492-4165
Gr: 9-12 | 2,765 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Los Alamitos High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4780
Gr: 9-12 | 3,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1651 North Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Gr: 9-12 | 2,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
Huntington Beach High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 2,734 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3131.
Laguna Beach High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7750
Gr: 9-12 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3232.
Cypress High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9801 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4144
Gr: 9-12 | 2,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3333.
Sonora High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 South Palm St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 266-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,707 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Excel Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Gr: K-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Edison High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21400 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-1356
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Orange County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Access Juvenile Hall (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Adult Education (Closed 2013)
11262 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Albor Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students
Aliso Elementary School (Closed 2012)
22882 Loumont Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Barcelona Hills Elementary School (Closed 2013)
23000 Via Santa Maria
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Buena Park Learning Center (Closed 2023)
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
C. C. Lambert Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
California Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
33272 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Gr: K-12
California Pacific Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4101 Birch Street Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12
California Pacific Charter School North Central Ca (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
California Pacific Charter School Of Central Calif (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
California Pacific Charter Schs-newcastle (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St., Ste. 175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Capistrano Home School | Virtual School (Closed 2023)
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Gr: K-8
Christine P. Swain Elementary School (Closed 2011)
5851 Newman St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Gr: K-6
Community Day/alternative Education/special Education High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Gr: 7-12
Cordillera Elementary School (Closed 2023)
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Crescent Intermediate (Closed 2010)
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Gr: 3-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Crown Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Damron (Charles ) Elementary School (Closed 2005)
5400 Myra Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Elizabeth Dickerson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
10051 Bernadette Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Epic Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Excel Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Foxborough Elementary School (Closed 2008)
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frederick Remington Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Grant (Margaret S.) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hanson (Ole) Elementary School (Closed 2004)
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Hbuhsd Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1022 W.minster Mall
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Hoover Elementary School (Closed 2023)
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jeane Thorman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Gr: K-5
Jose Sepulveda Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Joseph R. Perry Elementary School (Closed 2023)
19231 Harding Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Gr: K-5
Kettler (William E.) Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Key (Francis Scott) (Closed 2015)
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
La Tierra Elementary School (Closed 2010)
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Laurel High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Orange County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Orange County, CA include Oxford Academy, Ocsa and Troy High School. Orange County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
137 public high schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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