Which California schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25

In the debates of the best states for high school sports, California must be in the conversation.

Today, there are stars from almost every sport that have their eyes on the pros, whether that be a professional sporting league or the Olympics. It’s a long tradition of excellence.

Legends like Jackie Robinson, John Elway and Jennie Finch have graced their respective sports, setting new standards in their fields.

Which schools from California are the best for high school athletes?

According to a study conducted by Niche, which includes for survey feedback from students and parents as well as data from the U.S. Department of Education, the following make up the top 25.

25. Orange Lutheran High School (Orange)

• Total number of sports: 27

24. La Costa Canyon High School (Encinitas)

• Total number of sports: 34

23. Damien High School (La Verne)

• Total number of sports: 15

22. JSerra Catholic High School (San Juan Capistrano)

• Total number of sports: 33

21. Saint Francis High School (Mountain View)

• Total number of sports: 26

20. Mater Dei Catholic High School (Chula Vista)

• Total number of sports: 27

19. Vista Murrieta (Murrieta)

• Total number of sports: 20

18. Loyola High School of Los Angeles

• Total number of sports: 12

17. Marin Catholic High School (Kentfield)

• Total number of sports: 29

16. Junipero Serro (San Mateo)

• Total number of sports: 16

15. Campolindo High School (Moraga)

• Total number of sports: 26

14. Helix Charter High School (La Mesa)

• Total number of sports: 58

13. Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks)

• Total number of sports: 25

12. Carondelet High School (Concord)

• Total number of sports: 19

11. Oaks Christian (Westlake Village)

Total number of sports: 46

10. Cardinal Newman (Santa Rosa)

• Total number of sports: 28

9. Santa Margarita Catholic High School (Rancho Santa Margarita)

• Total number of sports: 32

8. Jesuit High School (Sacramento)

• Total number of sports: 15

7. Sierra Canyon School (Chatsworth)

• Total number of sports: 21

6. De La Salle High School (Concord)

• Total number of sports: 14

5. Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana)

• Total number of sports: 28

4. Torrey Pines High School (San Diego)

• Total number of sports: 27

3. Archbishop Mitty High School (San Jose)

• Total number of sports: 24

2. St. John Bosco (Bellflower)

• Total number of sports: 17

1. Cathedral High School (San Diego)

• Total number of sports: 40