The most improved public high schools in California are Ferndale High School, The High School At Moorpark College and Academy Of The Redwoods.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 1
1,446
Avg. Improved Rank: 114
Most Improved Public High Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1446
(from 3,117 to 1,671)
(from 3,117 to 1,671)
Grades: 9-12
1231 Main St.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Rank: #22.
The High School At Moorpark College
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +442
(from 664 to 222)
(from 664 to 222)
Grades: 9-12
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Rank: #33.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +346
(from 646 to 300)
(from 646 to 300)
Grades: 9-12
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Rank: #44.
Amador High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +211
(from 2,529 to 2,318)
(from 2,529 to 2,318)
Grades: 9-12
330 Spanish St.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Rank: #55.
Ripon High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +157
(from 1,262 to 1,105)
(from 1,262 to 1,105)
Grades: 9-12
301 North Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287
Rank: #66.
Monte Vista High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +141
(from 664 to 523)
(from 664 to 523)
Grades: 9-12
3131 Stone Valley Rd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +133
(from 556 to 423)
(from 556 to 423)
Grades: K-12
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Rank: #88.
San Ramon Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +48
(from 840 to 792)
(from 840 to 792)
Grades: 9-12
501 Danville Blvd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-3000
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-3000
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Butte Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +42
(from 2,653 to 2,611)
(from 2,653 to 2,611)
Grades: 9-12
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
San Joaquin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +42
(from 2,653 to 2,611)
(from 2,653 to 2,611)
Grades: 9-12
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Valley Oak Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +42
(from 2,653 to 2,611)
(from 2,653 to 2,611)
Grades: 9-12
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Rank: #1212.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +26
(from 248 to 222)
(from 248 to 222)
Grades: 9-12
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Rank: #1313.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +18
(from 244 to 226)
(from 244 to 226)
Grades: K-12
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Rank: #1414.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +13
(from 15 to 2)
(from 15 to 2)
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #1515.
Phoenix Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +7
(from 1,525 to 1,518)
(from 1,525 to 1,518)
Grades: K-12
2195 Larkspur Ln., Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Rank: #1616.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-2
(from 1 to 3)
(from 1 to 3)
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-7
(from 3 to 10)
(from 3 to 10)
Grades: 9-12
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-7
(from 3 to 10)
(from 3 to 10)
Grades: 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Rank: #1919.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-12
(from 10 to 22)
(from 10 to 22)
Grades: 9-12
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Rank: #2020.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-13
(from 51 to 64)
(from 51 to 64)
Grades: 9-12
2611 East Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Rank: #2121.
Monta Vista High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-43
(from 15 to 58)
(from 15 to 58)
Grades: 9-12
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Rank: #2222.
Middle College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-52
(from 12 to 64)
(from 12 to 64)
Grades: 9-12
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Rank: #2323.
Palo Alto High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-55
(from 38 to 93)
(from 38 to 93)
Grades: 9-12
50 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Rank: #2424.
Dougherty Valley High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-73
(from 15 to 88)
(from 15 to 88)
Grades: 9-12
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Rank: #2525.
Henry M. Gunn High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-80
(from 29 to 109)
(from 29 to 109)
Grades: 9-12
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Rank: #2626.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-90
(from 51 to 141)
(from 51 to 141)
Grades: 9-12
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Rank: #2727.
Saratoga High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-101
(from 8 to 109)
(from 8 to 109)
Grades: 9-12
20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Rank: #2828.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-116
(from 123 to 239)
(from 123 to 239)
Grades: 7-12
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Rank: #2929.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-124
(from 298 to 422)
(from 298 to 422)
Grades: 9-12
915 South Mooney Blvd. Maripos
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Rank: #3030.
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-126
(from 15 to 141)
(from 15 to 141)
Grades: 9-12
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Rank: #3131.
Northwood High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-144
(from 119 to 263)
(from 119 to 263)
Grades: 9-12
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Rank: #3232.
South High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-149
(from 840 to 989)
(from 840 to 989)
Grades: 9-12
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-173
(from 120 to 293)
(from 120 to 293)
Grades: 9-12
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Del Oro High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +-173
(from 341 to 514)
(from 341 to 514)
Grades: 9-12
3301 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Rank: #3535.
Cupertino High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-222
(from 3 to 225)
(from 3 to 225)
Grades: 9-12
10100 Finch Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
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