Top 10 Best Math Proficiency Public High Schools in California (2024-25)

Public high schools in California achieve an average math proficiency of 28% (2024-25).
The public high schools with the highest math proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest math proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School with ≥99%.
Math Proficiency Range: 73% 99% Avg. Math Proficiency: 83%

Top Math Proficiency Public High Schools in California (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Math Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #22.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #33.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Rank: #44.
Oxford Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #55.
Lynbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Rank: #66.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #77.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-12
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Rank: #88.
Mission San Jose High School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 9-12
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Rank: #99.
Monta Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 9-12
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Rank: #1010.
Saratoga High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 9-12
20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Rank: #1111.
Lowell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Middle College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Rank: #1414.
Palo Alto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
50 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Rank: #1515.
University High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Dougherty Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Henry M. Gunn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Riverside Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 5-12
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Rank: #1919.
La Canada High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 7-12
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Rank: #2020.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-12
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 80%
Grades: K-12
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Canyon Crest Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-12
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Rank: #2626.
Cupertino High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 9-12
10100 Finch Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Del Norte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 9-12
16601 Nighthawk Ln.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 76%
Grades: K-12
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Rank: #2929.
Irvington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
41800 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Early College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
The High School At Moorpark College
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Rank: #3333.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 9-12
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Foothill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 9-12
4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Homestead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 9-12
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average public high schools math proficiency?
The California average public high schools math proficiency is 28%% for 2024-25.
What are the public high schools with the highest math proficiency in California?
The best top ranked public high schools in California include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy.

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