For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,765 students in San Clemente, CA.
The top ranked public high school in San Clemente, CA is San Clemente High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Clemente, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Clemente have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
San Clemente, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Clemente High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 San Clemente, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Clemente High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Avenido Pico
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 492-4165
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 492-4165
Grades: 9-12
| 2,765 students
San Clemente, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Clemente, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Clemente, CA include San Clemente High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Clemente?
1 public high schools are located in San Clemente.
What is the racial composition of students in San Clemente?
San Clemente public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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