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.
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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.
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Total number of sports: 27
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Total number of sports: 34
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Total number of sports: 15
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Total number of sports: 33
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Total number of sports: 26
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Total number of sports: 27
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Total number of sports: 20
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Total number of sports: 12
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Total number of sports: 29
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Total number of sports: 16
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Total number of sports: 26
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Total number of sports: 58
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Total number of sports: 25
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Total number of sports: 19
Total number of sports: 46
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Total number of sports: 28
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Total number of sports: 32
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Total number of sports: 15
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Total number of sports: 21
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Total number of sports: 14
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Total number of sports: 28
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Total number of sports: 27
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Total number of sports: 24
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Total number of sports: 17
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Total number of sports: 40
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: See which California high schools are best for athletes in 2026
