Top public high schools identified in California rankings

A compilation of the best public high schools in California has been released based on 2027 rankings from Niche. The rankings utilize seven weighted factors, with a primary focus on academics, alongside culture, diversity, sports, clubs, resources, and feedback from parents, teachers, and students.

Notable schools included in the list are Carmel High School, which holds an A+ grade and a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, which also holds an A+ grade with an enrollment of 2,075 students.