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 37% (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 87%.
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #33.
Legacy Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Grades: 6-12
| 905 students
Rank: #44.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #55.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19429 Road 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #77.
San Jacinto Leadership Academy - Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
181 North Ramona Blvd
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 929-1954
Grades: 6-11
| 665 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 586 students
Rank: #99.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,359 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1212.
Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr And Math Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2550 East 6th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-1031
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-1031
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #1313.
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11227 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Sun Valley Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 1,279 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
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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