For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,871 students in Orange, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Orange, CA are Orange County Classical Academy, Unity Middle College High School and Ousd Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Orange have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Orange, 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 El Modena High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Orange, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Gr: K-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Unity Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1937 West Chapman Ave., Ste. 1
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Ousd Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #44.
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 South Yorba
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5467
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5467
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
El Modena High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3920 Spring St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6240
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,795 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Ousd Home School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Orange High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 North Shaffer St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6211
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,728 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Richland Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 North Lemon St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6167
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6167
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Academy
Charter School
2190 North Canal St.
Orange, CA 92865
(626) 429-2773
Orange, CA 92865
(626) 429-2773
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Orange, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Orange, CA include Orange County Classical Academy, Unity Middle College High School and Ousd Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in Orange?
9 public high schools are located in Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange?
Orange public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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