For the 2025 school year, there are 17 magnet public high schools serving 11,111 students in California.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in California are Science Academy Stem Magnet, Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School and Legacy Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
California magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,139 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Legacy Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Gr: 6-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19429 Road 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 North Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr And Math Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 East 6th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-1031
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-1031
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
456 South Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
San Jacinto Leadership Academy - Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 North Ramona Blvd
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
Gr: 6-11 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Gr: K-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13050 Borden Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3723
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3723
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11227 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5535
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5535
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Sun Valley Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7330 Bakman Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 255-5100
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 255-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 1,279 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4211 Dozier St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 265-6725
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 265-6725
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1717.
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5010 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-7800
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in California?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in California include Science Academy Stem Magnet, Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School and Legacy Magnet Academy.
How many magnet public high schools are located in California?
17 magnet public high schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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