For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,731 students in Covina, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Covina, CA are South Hills High School, Charter Oak High School and Covina High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covina, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Covina have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Covina, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northview High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Covina, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hills High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 South Barranca St.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6220
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,568 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Charter Oak High School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1430 East Covina Blvd.
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 915-5841
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 915-5841
Gr: 9-12 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Covina High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
463 South Hollenbeck Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6020
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31878 Del Obispo St. Ste. 105
Covina, CA 91723
(949) 248-1282
Covina, CA 91723
(949) 248-1282
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Options For Youth San Gabriel
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 South Mission Dr.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 282-0390
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 282-0390
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Northview High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1016 West Cypress Ave.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-6120
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,247 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Covina-valley Learning Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
758 W. Grondahl St.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4822
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4822
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Fairvalley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
758 West Grondahl St.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4800
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Covina, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Covina, CA include South Hills High School, Charter Oak High School and Covina High School.
How many public high schools are located in Covina?
8 public high schools are located in Covina.
What is the racial composition of students in Covina?
Covina public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Covina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Covina include: Northview High School vs. Covina High School, Covina High School vs. Northview High School
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