Public high schools in California achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 51% (2025).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School with ≥99%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 88%
99%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 92%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #22.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lowell High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1530 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
349 East Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
2611 East Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Rank: #1212.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Clovis North High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 9-12
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 9-12
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Academy Of The Canyons
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
John F. Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
West Campus
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Rank: #1919.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 9-12
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Rank: #2020.
Dougherty Valley High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
The High School At Moorpark College
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Middle College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Reedley Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
1535 North Reed Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Canyon Crest Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 9-12
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 57% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-12
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
La Canada High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 7-12
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 7-12
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Bonita High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
3102 D St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8220
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8220
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Carlmont High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
1200 North Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Mission Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
1306 Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Monta Vista High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The California average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency is 51%% for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in California?
The best top ranked public high schools in California include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Oxford Academy and Lowell High School.
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