The most improved public high schools in California are Phoenix High Community Day, Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court and Santa Clara County Court.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 5,137
6,656
Avg. Improved Rank: 6,220
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in California (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6656
(from 9,253 to 2,597)
(from 9,253 to 2,597)
Grades: 9-12
228 East Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6646
(from 9,243 to 2,597)
(from 9,243 to 2,597)
Grades: K-12
2500 Fairmont Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6646
(from 9,243 to 2,597)
(from 9,243 to 2,597)
Grades: 6-12
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Merced County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6573
(from 9,170 to 2,597)
(from 9,170 to 2,597)
Grades: K-12
2840 West Sandy Mush Rd.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4528
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4528
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6573
(from 9,170 to 2,597)
(from 9,170 to 2,597)
Grades: K-12
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Rank: #66.
San Benito County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6570
(from 9,167 to 2,597)
(from 9,167 to 2,597)
Grades: 7-9
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6528
(from 9,125 to 2,597)
(from 9,125 to 2,597)
Grades: 6-12
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Providence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6528
(from 9,125 to 2,597)
(from 9,125 to 2,597)
Grades: K-12
4333 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
John F. Cruikshank Junior
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6518
(from 9,115 to 2,597)
(from 9,115 to 2,597)
Grades: K-12
2707 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 468-4847
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6518
(from 9,115 to 2,597)
(from 9,115 to 2,597)
Grades: 7-12
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Rank: #1111.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6504
(from 9,101 to 2,597)
(from 9,101 to 2,597)
Grades: 6-12
611 South Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Rank: #1212.
Santa Barbara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6497
(from 9,094 to 2,597)
(from 9,094 to 2,597)
Grades: 5-12
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-5307
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-5307
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Aggeler Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6470
(from 9,067 to 2,597)
(from 9,067 to 2,597)
Grades: 7-12
21050 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6470
(from 9,067 to 2,597)
(from 9,067 to 2,597)
Grades: 6-12
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6470
(from 9,067 to 2,597)
(from 9,067 to 2,597)
Grades: 5-12
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-5307
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-5307
Rank: #1616.
Eagle Summit Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6419
(from 9,016 to 2,597)
(from 9,016 to 2,597)
Grades: 6-12
9258 Malpaso Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Rank: #1717.
Boys Republic High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6410
(from 9,007 to 2,597)
(from 9,007 to 2,597)
Grades: 9-12
3493 Grand Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 902-6690
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 902-6690
Rank: #1818.
Wells (Ida B.) High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6366
(from 8,963 to 2,597)
(from 8,963 to 2,597)
Grades: 9-12
1099 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6315
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6315
Rank: #1919.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6337
(from 8,842 to 2,505)
(from 8,842 to 2,505)
Grades: K-12
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6245
(from 8,842 to 2,597)
(from 8,842 to 2,597)
Grades: K-12
16703 South Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Carr Lake Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6245
(from 8,842 to 2,597)
(from 8,842 to 2,597)
Grades: 7-12
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Duncan-russell Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6245
(from 8,842 to 2,597)
(from 8,842 to 2,597)
Grades: 7-12
650 W. 10th St.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3395
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3395
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
J. C. Montgomery
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6245
(from 8,842 to 2,597)
(from 8,842 to 2,597)
Grades: 7-12
1450 Forum Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
View Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6245
(from 8,842 to 2,597)
(from 8,842 to 2,597)
Grades: 9-12
4701 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Rank: #2525.
Orange Cove High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +6052
(from 7,842 to 1,790)
(from 7,842 to 1,790)
Grades: 9-12
1700 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Baker High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6049
(from 8,646 to 2,597)
(from 8,646 to 2,597)
Grades: 9-12
72100 School House Ln.
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Solano Co Juve Detention Facility - Evergreen Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +6049
(from 8,646 to 2,597)
(from 8,646 to 2,597)
Grades: 7-12
740 Beck Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Dunsmuir High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5862
(from 8,459 to 2,597)
(from 8,459 to 2,597)
Grades: 9-12
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5862
(from 8,459 to 2,597)
(from 8,459 to 2,597)
Grades: 7-12
2291 West Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Valley Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5862
(from 8,459 to 2,597)
(from 8,459 to 2,597)
Grades: 7-12
15430 Shadybend Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-3400
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-3400
Rank: #3131.
Abraham Lincoln Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5568
(from 8,156 to 2,588)
(from 8,156 to 2,588)
Grades: 9-12
3501 North Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 441-4600
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 441-4600
Rank: #3232.
Pescadero High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5482
(from 8,323 to 2,841)
(from 8,323 to 2,841)
Grades: 9-12
350 Butano Cut Off
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0274
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0274
Rank: #3333.
Arroyo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +5478
(from 8,459 to 2,981)
(from 8,459 to 2,981)
Grades: 9-12
15701 Lorenzo Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4000
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4000
Rank: #3434.
Cobalt Institute Of Math And Science
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5376
(from 8,202 to 2,826)
(from 8,202 to 2,826)
Grades: 7-12
14045 Topaz Rd.
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 955-2530
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 955-2530
Rank: #3535.
Wilson Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +5137
(from 8,996 to 3,859)
(from 8,996 to 3,859)
Grades: K-12
1840 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
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