For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 online public high schools serving 7,561 students in California.
California online public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
California online public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is California Preparatory Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public High Schools in California (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Pacific Crest Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard View
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Rank: #55.
Redlands Eacademy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 W. Stuart Ave.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 748-6941
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 748-6941
Grades: K-12
| 159 students
Rank: #66.
Ilead Hybrid
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3720 Sierra Hwy. Ste. A
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 755-6621
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 755-6621
Grades: K-12
| 3,575 students
Rank: #77.
Iq Academy California-los Angeles
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #88.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #99.
Kings Canyon Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39500 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: #1010.
Val Verde Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25100 Red Maple Ln.
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 443-2450
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 443-2450
Grades: K-12
| 345 students
Rank: #1111.
Moreno Valley Online Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24521 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4970
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4970
Grades: K-12
| 754 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Insight School Of California
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Tehama Elearning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
979 Douglass St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0188
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0188
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
4818 Golden Foothills Parkway
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 568-9959
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 568-9959
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
850 Hampshire Road Thousand
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public high schools are offered in California?
15 online public high schools are available for California students.
What is the racial composition of online public high schools students in California?
California online public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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