As of 2025, there are approximately 26,727 high schools in the United States, including both public and private institutions. Of these, about 23,882 are public high schools (roughly 89%) and 2,845 are private high schools (about 11%)
. This total reflects the broad secondary education system in the U.S., which serves millions of students nationwide. California has the highest number of high schools, with around 3,900 secondary schools, while Delaware has the fewest, with only 83 high schools
. In summary:
- Total high schools in the U.S.: ~26,727
- Public high schools: ~23,882
- Private high schools: ~2,845
This number is part of a larger total of about 115,000 schools across all levels (elementary, middle, high school, special education, adult education) in the country
