Public high schools in California achieve an average math proficiency of 28% (2024).
The public high schools with the highest math proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest math proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School with ≥99%.
Math Proficiency Range: 73%
99%
Avg. Math Proficiency: 83%
Top Math Proficiency Public High Schools in California (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Math Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #22.
Science Stem Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #33.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Rank: #44.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #55.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Rank: #66.
California Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #77.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-12
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Rank: #88.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 9-12
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Rank: #99.
Monta Vista High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 9-12
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Rank: #1010.
Saratoga High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 9-12
20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Rank: #1111.
Lowell High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Middle College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Rank: #1414.
Palo Alto High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
50 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Rank: #1515.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Dougherty Valley High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Henry M. Gunn High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 5-12
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Rank: #1919.
La Canada High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 7-12
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Rank: #2020.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-12
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Camarillo Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 80%
Grades: K-12
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Canyon Crest Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Eunice Sato Of Math & Science
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-12
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Rank: #2626.
Cupertino High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 9-12
10100 Finch Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 9-12
16601 Nighthawk Ln.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 76%
Grades: K-12
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Rank: #2929.
Irvington High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
41800 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
The High School At Moorpark College
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Rank: #3333.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 9-12
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Foothill High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 9-12
4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Homestead High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 9-12
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
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