For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 16,734 students in Anaheim, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Anaheim, CA are Cambridge Virtual Academy, Canyon High School and Canyon Hills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anaheim, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Anaheim have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Anaheim, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Anaheim, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,131 students
Rank: #33.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #55.
Savanna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N. Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Grades: 9-12
| 1,711 students
Rank: #66.
Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S. W.ern Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,704 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Katella High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E. Wagner Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 2,587 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Magnolia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2450 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,544 students
Rank: #99.
Orange County Workforce Innovation High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 N. Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #1010.
Loara High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1765 W. Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Grades: 9-12
| 1,650 students
Rank: #1111.
Anaheim High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 W. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Grades: 9-12
| 2,750 students
Rank: #1212.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Grades: 7-12
| 577 students
Rank: #1313.
Gilbert High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Grades: 9-12
| 642 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Orange County Rop
Vocational School
385 N. Muller St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 502-5800
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 502-5800
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Anaheim, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Crescent Intermediate (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: 3-6
| 362 students
Epic Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
Polaris Opportunity Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1800 West Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Grades: 9
| n/a students
4540 Riverdale
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6273
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6273
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anaheim, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Anaheim, CA include Cambridge Virtual Academy, Canyon High School and Canyon Hills.
How many public high schools are located in Anaheim?
14 public high schools are located in Anaheim.
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim?
Anaheim public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Anaheim are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anaheim include: Katella High School vs. Anaheim High School, Savanna High School vs. Western High School, Savanna High School vs. Anaheim High School
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