For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,972 students in Lake Forest, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Lake Forest, CA is El Toro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Forest, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lake Forest have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Lake Forest, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Toro High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lake Forest, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Toro High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25255 Toledo Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-6333
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-6333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,972 students
Lake Forest, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22882 Loumont Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lake Forest, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lake Forest, CA include El Toro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lake Forest?
1 public high schools are located in Lake Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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