The school was recently ranked as the No. 20 public high school in California by U.S. News & World Report.

With a 99 percent graduation rate, a 95 percent proficiency in English, a 94 percent proficiency in mathematics and a 91 percent passing rate for AP tests, the school places far above most high schools in the state.

Principal Paul Robinson said he sees these rankings as a recognition of the hard work by both students and staff.

“We do what we can to meet the needs of our students to help them reach their dreams,” Robinson said.  “If that gives us good stats, so be it.”