Great Oak High School is a public high school that lies at the base of Wolf Valley in Temecula, California, USA, in the Temecula Valley Unified School District. In 2009 and 2010, Great Oak High School was listed in Newsweek's annual top 1000 high schools in America.
Serving 3,007 students in grades 9-12, Great Oak High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,007 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Oak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Great Oak High School's student population of 3,007 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,007 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Red, Navy Blue, True Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Great Oak High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Oak High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Oak High School's ranking?
Great Oak High School is ranked #1341 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Great Oak High School often compared to?
Great Oak High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Temecula Valley High School, Chaparral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Oak High School?
The graduation rate of Great Oak High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Great Oak High School?
3,007 students attend Great Oak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Great Oak High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Oak High School?
Great Oak High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Great Oak High School offer ?
Great Oak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Great Oak High School part of?
Great Oak High School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Oak High School located?
Great Oak High School is located in the Wolf Creek neighborhood of Temecula, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Wolf Creek.
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