For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,268 students in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. The top ranked public high school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is Tesoro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Rancho Santa Margarita have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tesoro 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tesoro High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Tesoro Creek Rd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310
Grades: 9-12
| 2,268 students
Rancho Santa Margarita, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21001 Rancho Trabuco Rd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 580-3457
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 580-3457
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA include Tesoro High School. Rancho Santa Margarita has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
1 public high schools are located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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