For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,899 students in Santa Clarita, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Clarita, CA are Saugus High School, Golden Valley High School and Ilead Agua Dulce. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clarita, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Clarita have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Santa Clarita, 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 Saugus High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Santa Clarita, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saugus High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21900 Centurion Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-3900
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,317 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Golden Valley High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27051 Robert C. Lee Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 298-8140
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 298-8140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,980 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Ilead Agua Dulce
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-6386
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-6386
Gr: K-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Bowman (Jereann) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21508 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 253-4400
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 253-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Hart Rop
Vocational School
21515 Centre Point Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Santa Clarita, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Clarita, CA include Saugus High School, Golden Valley High School and Ilead Agua Dulce.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Clarita?
5 public high schools are located in Santa Clarita.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Clarita are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Clarita include: Hart Rop vs. Golden Valley High School
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