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Best Orange County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 137 public high schools serving 161,858 students in Orange County, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, CA are Oxford Academy, Ocsa and Troy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Orange County, 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 Hector G. Godinez, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Orange County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Gr: 7-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Troy High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 East Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Northwood High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Portola High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
University High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Gr: 6-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Fountain Valley High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17816 Bushard
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 3,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Tesoro High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Tesoro Creek Rd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310
Gr: 9-12 | 2,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
La Quinta High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10372 Mcfadden St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6315
Gr: 9-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Aliso Niguel High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-5590
Gr: 9-12 | 2,563 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Gr: K-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 2,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1530 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Arnold O. Beckman High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3588 Bryan Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,776 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Sunny Hills High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1801 Lancer Way
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 2,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2189 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Marina High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15871 Springdale St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 893-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 1,997 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2020.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Irvine High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,964 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Corona Del Mar High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 Eastbluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2323.
Yorba Linda High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19900 Bastanchury Rd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
San Juan Hills High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29211 Stallion Ridge
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2525.
Foothill High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19251 Dodge Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7464
Gr: 9-12 | 2,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Capistrano Valley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
San Clemente High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Avenido Pico
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 492-4165
Gr: 9-12 | 2,740 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2828.
Los Alamitos High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4780
Gr: 9-12 | 2,915 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2929.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1651 North Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,998 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Huntington Beach High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 2,645 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3131.
Laguna Beach High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7750
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3232.
Cypress High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9801 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4144
Gr: 9-12 | 2,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3333.
Sonora High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 South Palm St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 266-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,779 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3434.
Excel Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Gr: K-12 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Edison High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21400 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-1356
Gr: 9-12 | 2,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, CA include Oxford Academy, Ocsa and Troy High School. Orange County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
137 public high schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public high schools minority enrollment is 77% 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 Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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