The average public high school diversity score in California is approximately 0.63 per year (2025).
The most diverse public high schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in California is currently Vanden High School, with a diversity score of 0.80.
Diversity Score Range: 0.76
0.80
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.78
Most Diverse Public High Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vanden High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: 9-12
2951 Markeley Ln.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-7333
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-7333
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nea Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-12
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Angelo Rodriguez High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 9-12
5000 Red Top Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7950
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7950
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-12
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-12
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Oakland Technical High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 9-12
4351 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Laguna Creek High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 9-12
9050 Vicino Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-1339
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-1339
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Inderkum High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 9-12
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-12
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-12
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-12
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
S.f. County Special Education
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-12
3045 Santiago St.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2222
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2222
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Travis Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
2775 Deronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-12
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 57% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-12
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-12
38 Crest Rd. West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
1350 7th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 242-2528
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 242-2528
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
117 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Encina Preparatory High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
1400 Bell St.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 971-7538
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 971-7538
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
8151 Village Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 829-4322
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 829-4322
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-12
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Roy A. Johnson High School
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3000
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3000
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
El Cerrito High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Heritage High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
6715 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5090
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5090
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Del Amigo High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
10540 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 7-12
2040 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2074
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2074
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-12
4100 Normal St. Annex 14
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-6435
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-6435
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Da Vinci Connect
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-12
12501 Isis Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #33 - 5233. - 52.
Jessie Baker
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-12
8850 Southside Ave.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7703
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7703
Rank: #33 - 5233. - 52.
Rosemont High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
9594 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5130
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5130
Rank: #33 - 5233. - 52.
Antelope High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
7801 Titan Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 726-1400
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 726-1400
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public high schools diversity score?
The California average public high schools diversity score is 0.63 for 2025.
What are public high schools with the most diversity score in California?
The best top ranked public high schools in California include Vanden High School, Nea Community Learning Center and Angelo Rodriguez High School.
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