UCLA's acceptance rate by high school ranged widely in fall 2025, but the overall picture is stark: UCLA admitted 8.9% of applicants from California high schools -- 7,863 of 88,267. Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego sent the most admits (44), and among schools with at least 100 UCLA applicants, Orange County School of the Arts had the highest rate (15.8%). Some of the largest feeder schools in the state came in around 6% to 8%.
All figures are fall 2025 freshman applicants from California public and private high schools, from the University of California Information Center's "Admissions by source school" dashboard (updated March 12, 2026). Admit rates are our calculation. GPAs are UC's weighted, capped GPA from 10th and 11th grade A-G courses.
The high schools with the most UCLA admits
| High school | City | Type | Applicants | Admits | Admit rate | Admitted avg GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Crest Academy | San Diego | Public | 380 | 44 | 11.6% | 4.20 |
| Dougherty Valley High School | San Ramon | Public | 555 | 42 | 7.6% | 4.18 |
| Arcadia High School | Arcadia | Public | 421 | 39 | 9.3% | 4.26 |
| Granada Hills Charter | Granada Hills | Public | 409 | 39 | 9.5% | 4.26 |
| Orange County School of the Arts | Santa Ana | Public | 240 | 38 | 15.8% | 4.14 |
| Mira Costa High School | Manhattan Beach | Public | 315 | 37 | 11.7% | 4.29 |
| American High School | Fremont | Public | 351 | 35 | 10.0% | 4.30 |
| Palisades Charter High School | Pacific Palisades | Public | 287 | 35 | 12.2% | 4.23 |
| Dublin High School | Dublin | Public | 430 | 34 | 7.9% | 4.23 |
| Troy High School | Fullerton | Public | 359 | 34 | 9.5% | 4.28 |
| Berkeley High School | Berkeley | Public | 354 | 33 | 9.3% | 4.22 |
| Diamond Bar High School | Diamond Bar | Public | 343 | 33 | 9.6% | 4.25 |
| Santa Monica High School | Santa Monica | Public | 276 | 31 | 11.2% | 4.21 |
| Del Norte High School | San Diego | Public | 331 | 28 | 8.5% | 4.25 |
| Monta Vista High School | Cupertino | Public | 327 | 28 | 8.6% | 4.26 |
| Amador Valley High School | Pleasanton | Public | 320 | 28 | 8.8% | 4.24 |
| Portola High School | Irvine | Public | 330 | 27 | 8.2% | 4.24 |
| Northwood High School | Irvine | Public | 324 | 27 | 8.3% | 4.23 |
| Beckman High School | Irvine | Public | 303 | 27 | 8.9% | 4.31 |
| Cupertino High School | Cupertino | Public | 298 | 27 | 9.1% | 4.27 |
| Palo Alto High School | Palo Alto | Public | 295 | 27 | 9.2% | 4.23 |
| Gunn High School | Palo Alto | Public | 274 | 27 | 9.9% | 4.26 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High School | Eastvale | Public | 272 | 27 | 9.9% | 4.18 |
| Crescenta Valley High School | La Crescenta | Public | 254 | 27 | 10.6% | 4.27 |
| Valley Christian High School | San Jose | Private | 250 | 27 | 10.8% | 4.27 |
Highest UCLA admit rates (schools with 100+ applicants)
| High school | City | Type | Applicants | Admits | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County School of the Arts | Santa Ana | Public | 240 | 38 | 15.8% |
| University High School | Los Angeles | Public | 114 | 17 | 14.9% |
| Carlsbad High School | Carlsbad | Public | 108 | 16 | 14.8% |
| California Academy of Mathematics & Science | Carson | Public | 138 | 20 | 14.5% |
| Clovis North High School | Fresno | Public | 147 | 21 | 14.3% |
| Sage Hill School | Newport Coast | Private | 123 | 17 | 13.8% |
| Venice High School | Los Angeles | Public | 167 | 23 | 13.8% |
| Hamilton High School | Los Angeles | Public | 141 | 19 | 13.5% |
| Chaminade College Preparatory | West Hills | Private | 120 | 16 | 13.3% |
| Westlake High School | Westlake Village | Public | 198 | 26 | 13.1% |
Lowest UCLA admit rates (schools with 200+ applicants)
| High school | City | Applicants | Admits | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley High School | Castro Valley | 203 | 12 | 5.9% |
| California High School | San Ramon | 311 | 20 | 6.4% |
| Mountain House High School | Mountain House | 242 | 16 | 6.6% |
| Lowell High School | San Francisco | 335 | 24 | 7.2% |
| Evergreen Valley High School | San Jose | 314 | 23 | 7.3% |
| Lynbrook High School | San Jose | 311 | 23 | 7.4% |
| Foothill High School | Pleasanton | 242 | 18 | 7.4% |
| Temple City High School | Temple City | 214 | 16 | 7.5% |
Admitted students from the "lowest rate" schools weren't weaker: their average GPAs (4.20 to 4.29) matched the top of the state. Those schools simply had many applicants with similar records competing for a small number of spots.
How concentrated UCLA admissions are
- Most schools sent at least one admit, but not all. Of 1,272 California public high schools with UCLA applicants, 808 (64%) had at least one admit; among 293 private high schools with applicants, 161 (55%) did.
- Half of UCLA's public-school admits came from 190 schools -- about 15% of the public high schools that sent applicants.
- Admitted GPAs barely vary. At schools with at least 10 admits, the admitted students' average GPA ran from 3.99 to 4.34, with a median of 4.25 -- see UC admitted GPA by high school.
What this means for you
- Use your own school's line, not the system's. If your school sends 300 UCLA applicants a year, you're competing within that group, and your rate may well sit below 8.9%.
- A 4.2+ is the norm among UCLA admits nearly everywhere -- strong grades get you to the starting line, not past it. For what distinguishes admits from rejects, see UCLA accepted vs. rejected applicants.
- Apply to campuses with wider doors too. Compare all nine campuses' rates and Berkeley by high school.
- See the UCLA college profile for costs and outcomes.