Best Orange Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,764 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 score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and 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 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 83% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Orange County Classical Academy

Charter School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
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4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420

Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #22.

Unity Middle College High School

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
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1937 West Chapman Ave., Ste. 1
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723

Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #33.

Ousd Community Day

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479

Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #44.

Ousd Edge Virtual Academy

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
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250 South Yorba
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5467

Gr: K-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #55.

El Modena High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
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3920 Spring St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6240

Gr: 9-12 | 1,914 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #66.

Ousd Home School

Alternative School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
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250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479

Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #77.

Orange High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 40%)
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525 North Shaffer St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6211

Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #88.

Richland Continuation High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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615 North Lemon St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6167

Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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?

8 public high schools are located in Orange.

What is the racial composition of students in Orange?

Orange public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).