For the 2026 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 48% (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 97%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Clemente 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 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Clemente High School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,765 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
San Clemente, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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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