For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 9,281 students in Garden Grove, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Garden Grove, CA are Bolsa Grande High School, Garden Grove High School and Pacifica High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden Grove, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Garden Grove have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Garden Grove, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garden Grove High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Garden Grove, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bolsa Grande High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9401 Westminster Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6424
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6424
Grades: 9-12
| 1,726 students
Rank: #22.
Garden Grove High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11271 Stanford Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6115
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6115
Grades: 9-12
| 2,198 students
Rank: #33.
Pacifica High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6851 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6515
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6515
Grades: 9-12
| 1,640 students
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain Special Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11802 Loara St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Rancho Alamitos High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11351 Dale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6415
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,520 students
Rank: #66.
Santiago High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12342 Trask Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6215
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6215
Grades: 9-12
| 1,801 students
Rank: #77.
Marie L. Hare High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12012 Magnolia St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6508
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6508
Grades: 7-12
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Secondary Learning Center
Special Education School
9915 Woodbury Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6486
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6486
Grades: 12
| 104 students
Garden Grove, California 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11262 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lincoln High Continuation (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
11262 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11250 Macmurray St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6336
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6336
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garden Grove, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Garden Grove, CA include Bolsa Grande High School, Garden Grove High School and Pacifica High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garden Grove?
8 public high schools are located in Garden Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden Grove?
Garden Grove public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Garden Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Garden Grove include: Rancho Alamitos High School vs. Pacifica High School, Rancho Alamitos High School vs. Bolsa Grande High School
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