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10 Best California high schools revealed in new US ranking
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Southern California dominates the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report rankings for California’s best public high schools, with Los Angeles schools leading the pack.
- Science Academy STEM Magnet in North Hollywood ranks as California’s No. 1 public high school and 10th nationally, boasting a 100% graduation rate and a 97% AP exam pass rate.
- Whitney High School in Cerritos and Oxford Academy in Cypress hold the second and third spots in California, known for rigorous academics and high AP participation rates.
- Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy and California Academy of Mathematics and Science also rank highly, offering unique early college and STEM-focused programs with strong AP exam performance.
- Outside Southern California, top-ranked schools include Dr. T.J. Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, University High School in Fresno, and Mission San Jose High School, rounding out the state’s top 10.
