For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,388 students in Tustin, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Tustin, CA are Legacy Magnet Academy, Arnold O. Beckman High School and Foothill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tustin, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tustin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Tustin, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foothill 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 78% 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 Tustin, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Gr: 6-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Arnold O. Beckman High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3588 Bryan Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-2900
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Foothill High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19251 Dodge Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7464
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7464
Gr: 9-12 | 2,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Tustin Connect
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Gr: K-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Occschep/pchs
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14262 Franklin Ave. Ste. 100
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 245-6500
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 245-6500
Gr: K-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Tustin High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1171 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7414
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7414
Gr: 9-12 | 1,820 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Hillview High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7356
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7356
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Tustin, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Gr: K-5
1701 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7544
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7544
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Tustin Connect Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15400 Lansdowne Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 730-7395
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 730-7395
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tustin, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Tustin, CA include Legacy Magnet Academy, Arnold O. Beckman High School and Foothill High School. Tustin has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Tustin?
7 public high schools are located in Tustin.
What is the racial composition of students in Tustin?
Tustin public high schools minority enrollment is 78% 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 Tustin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tustin include: Tustin High School vs. Foothill High School, Arnold O. Beckman High School vs. Foothill High School, Foothill High School vs. Arnold O. Beckman High School
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