For the 2024-25 school year, there are 68 blue ribbon public high schools serving 84,590 students in California.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in California are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Oxford Academy and Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average).
California blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson W. Clark Magnet 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 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in California (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Grades: 7-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lynbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #66.
Mission San Jose High School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #77.
Lowell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Grades: 9-12
| 2,632 students
Rank: #88.
Monta Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Middle College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
University High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #1212.
Riverside Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: 5-12
| 669 students
Rank: #1313.
La Canada High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 1,993 students
Rank: #1414.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Academy Of The Canyons
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #1616.
Westview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,257 students
Rank: #1717.
Northwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,251 students
Rank: #1818.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #1919.
Troy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 E. Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,584 students
Rank: #2020.
Foothill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,199 students
Rank: #2121.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 2,290 students
Rank: #2222.
Campolindo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #2323.
Homestead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,311 students
Rank: #2424.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #2525.
Leland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,593 students
Rank: #2626.
Redwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,862 students
Rank: #2727.
Amador Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,665 students
Rank: #2828.
Diamond Bar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21400 Pathfinder Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 594-1405
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 594-1405
Grades: 9-12
| 2,557 students
Rank: #2929.
Oak Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
899 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #3030.
Middle College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #3131.
San Marino High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7020
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #3232.
Helix High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7323 Univ Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 2,502 students
Rank: #3333.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Grades: 7-12
| 533 students
Rank: #3434.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1530 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
University Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13853 Seneca Rd.
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 243-5940
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 243-5940
Grades: 7-12
| 1,120 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in California include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Oxford Academy and Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in California?
68 blue ribbon public high schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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