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

Public high schools in California achieve an average science proficiency of 28% (2024-25).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in California is Oxford Academy with 94%.
Science Proficiency Range: 67% 94% Avg. Science Proficiency: 75%

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #22.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #33.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Henry M. Gunn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 9-12
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lynbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Rank: #66.
University High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Rank: #77.
Mission San Jose High School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 9-12
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Rank: #88.
Lowell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Rank: #99.
Riverside Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 5-12
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-12
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Mills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
400 Murchison Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-12
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-12
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Orchard View
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-12
700 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Rank: #1818.
Monta Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 9-12
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Rank: #1919.
La Canada High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 7-12
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Rank: #2020.
Middle College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Campolindo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 9-12
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Mountain View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 9-12
3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
West Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 9-12
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6400
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Carlmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Cupertino High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
10100 Finch Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 9-12
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Davis School For Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-12
526 B St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5333
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 11-12
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 8-12
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Mission Early College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 9-12
3000 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 855-5532
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Oak Park Independent
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-12
5801 Conifer St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Pacific Crest Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 9-12
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Rank: #3333.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 9-12
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Rank: #3434.
Canyon Crest Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 9-12
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Rank: #35 - 4435. - 44.
Design Tech High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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