Local Pride: Orange County High Schools Shine in National Rankings

Orange County high schools have performed well in the latest U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools List. The 2024 rankings evaluated nearly 18,000 public schools across the United States, considering factors such as test scores, graduation rates, and the performance of underserved student populations. Several schools from Orange County were included, indicating the area's commitment to high-quality education.

Oxford Academy in Cypress, part of the Anaheim Union High School District, ranked No. 4 in California and No. 22 nationally. The school is known for its demanding honors curriculum, requiring students to complete at least four Advanced Placement courses to graduate. It also offers specialized career pathways in biomedical science, engineering, business/entrepreneurship, and software systems and development.

Other schools in Orange County also ranked well. The Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) is No. 27 in California and No. 229 nationally, and Troy High School in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District is No. 30 in California and No. 239 nationally. These rankings reflect the variety of educational opportunities in Orange County, from arts education at OCSA to a STEM-focused curriculum at Troy High School.

The Irvine Unified School District also showed strong performance, with University High School, Northwood High School, and Portola High School all ranking within the top 55 in California. This underscores the district's success in providing excellent educational opportunities.

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