Best Public High Schools in Orange County

1.)    Troy High School
2200 East Dorothy Lane
Fullerton, CA 92831
– A public magnet school that has 2,720 students in grades 9-12. According to state standards, 92% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading.
– Ranked 3rd in CA overall
– The median home value in 92831 is $581,200. 92831 home values have gone up 9.0% since 2015. and Zillow predicts they will rise 1.4% within the next year.
with 20% down & 4.25% interest rate, loan of $464,960,  the estimated payment to buy is $2,287 Principal & Interest, $544 taxes,$165 insurance.
– Current rents for the same single family home are $3,250.
– By deducting the $19,760 per year in interest, it is more than renting.

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2.)    Oxford Academy
5172 Orange Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
1,152 students in grades 7-12
According to state standards, 98% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading
– Ranked 12th in CA
– The median home value in 90630 is $588,600. 90630 home values have gone up 8.7% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 1.8% within the next year.
with 20% down & 4.25% interest rate, loan of $470,880,  the estimated payment to buy is $2,316 Principal & Interest, 551 taxes,171 insurance.
– Current rents for the same single family home are $4,485
– By deducting the $20,012 per year in interest, it is more than renting.

3.)    Northwood High School
4515 Portola Parkway
Irvine, CA 92620
– holds 2,017 students in grades 9-12. According to state standards, 91% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading.
– ranked 13th in CA
– The median home value in Irvine 92620 is $811,300. 92620 home values have gone up 7.2% over the past year.
with 20% down & 4.25% interest rate, loan of $649040,  the estimated payment to buy is $3,192 Principal & Interest, $760 taxes, $236 insurance.
– Current rents for the same single family home are $3,916
– By deducting the $27,584 per year in interest, it is more than renting.

4.)   Orange County School of the Arts
1010 North Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
– A public charter school that has 1,915 students in grades 7-12. According to state standards, 88% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading.
– 17th in CA
– The median home value in 92701 is $394,400. 92701 home values have gone up 6.9% over the past year.

5.)   University High School
4771 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
– has 2,402 students in grades 9-12. According to state standards, 88% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading.
24th in CA
– The median home value in 92612 is $663,200. 92612 home values have gone up 1.5% over the past year.
with 20% down & 4.25% interest rate , the loan $530,600, the estimated payment to buy is $2,610 Principal & Interest, $621 taxes, $193 for insurance.
– Current rents for the same single family home are $3,300-15,000.
– By deducting the $22,548 per year in interest, it is more than renting.

6.)   Arnold Beckman High School – A+
3588 Bryan Ave
Irvine, CA 92602
The school has 2,554 students in grades 9-12. According to state standards, 83% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading.
– 36th in CA
– The median home value in 92602 is $881,400. 92602 home values have gone up 13.0% over the past year.
with 20% down & 4.25% interest rate the estimated payment to buy is $3,467 Principal & Interest, 825 taxes, 257 insurance /month.
– current rents for the same single family home are $4,500-8,500.
– By deducting the $54,242 per year in interest, it is more than renting.

7.)    Corona Del Mar High School   –  A+
2101 E.Bluff Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
has 2,548 students in grades 7-12. According to state standards, 83% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading.
– 38th in CA
The median home value for Newport Beach in 92660 is $1,502,500. 92660 home values have gone up 10.9% over the past year
with 20% down & 4.25% interest rate the estimated payment to buy is $6,327 Principal & Interest.
current rents for the same single family home are $8,375.
By deducting the $54,242 per year in interest, it is more than renting.

8. )  Laguna Beach High School – A+
625 Park Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
– has 829 students in grades 9-12. According to state standards, 90% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading.
– ranks 52nd in CA
– The median home value in 92651 is $1,592,800. 92651 home values have gone up 9.4% over the past year.
with 20% down & 4.25% interest rate the estimated payment to buy is $6,327 Principal & Interest.
– current rents for the same single family home are $5,495-9,000.
– By deducting the $54,242 per year in interest, it is more than renting.

9.)  Woodbridge High School
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
– has 2,431 students in grades 9-12. According to state standards, 84% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading
– ranks 56th overall in California.
– The median home value in 92604 is $710,500. 92604 home values have gone up 5.1% over the past year.
with 20% down estimated payment to buy is $2794 Principal & Interest
– Current rents for the same single family home are $2,850
– By deducting the 24,140 per year in interest, it is more than renting.


10.)   Fountain Valley High School

17816 Bushard
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
– has 3,699 students in grades 9-12. According to state standards, 82% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading
– 82nd in CA
– The median home value in 92708 is $711,800. 92708 home values have gone up 6.8% over the past year
with 20% down & 4.25% interest rate,a loan of $569,400, the estimated payment to buy is $2,801 Principal & Interest.
– current rents for the same single family home are $8,375
– By deducting the $24,199 per year in interest.