Top 25 California High School Football Programs Dominance

Over the past two decades, California has seen some exceptional high school football programs. De La Salle continues to lead the pack, maintaining dominance despite the rise of teams like Mater Dei and St. John Bosco.

De La Salle: Still on Top

Powered by seven state championships since 2007, De La Salle (Concord) is the most dominant high school football program in California from 2004 to 2023. The Spartans accumulated 1,254 points based on our methodology.

Centennial: A Strong Contender

Centennial (Corona) comes in second with 900 points. They have one state championship from 2008 and five additional trips to the title game, making them a formidable force in California high school football.

Rising Powers: St. John Bosco and Mater Dei

St. John Bosco (Bellflower) and Mater Dei (Santa Ana) have dominated the past decade. St. John Bosco, with four state championships, ranks third, while Mater Dei, with four state titles as well, ranks fourth.

Methodology

Our rankings are based on a comprehensive point system:

• Top 25 finishes in the MaxPreps state computer rankings (25 points for No. 1, 24 for No. 2, etc.)
• Top 25 finishes in the MaxPreps national computer rankings (50 points for No. 1, 49 for No. 2, etc.)
• State championships (20 points)
• State championship game appearances (10 points)

Top 5 Dominant Programs

1. De La Salle (Concord) – 1,254 Points

• State Championships: 2007 (Bowl I), 2009 (Open), 2010 (Open), 2011 (Open), 2012 (Open), 2014 (Open), 2015 (Open)
• State Runner-Up: 2006 (Bowl I), 2008 (Bowl I), 2013 (Open), 2016 (Open), 2017 (Open), 2018 (Open), 2019 (Open), 2022 (I-AA), 2023 (I-AA)

2. Centennial (Corona) – 900 Points

• State Championship: 2008 (Bowl I)
• State Runner-Up: 2007 (Bowl I), 2010 (Bowl I), 2012 (Open), 2014 (Open), 2015 (Open)

3. St. John Bosco (Bellflower) – 872 Points

• State Championships: 2013 (Open), 2016 (Open), 2019 (Open), 2022 (Open)

4. Mater Dei (Santa Ana) – 821 Points

• State Championships: 2017 (Open), 2018 (Open), 2021 (Open), 2023 (Open)

5. Mission Viejo – 607 Points

• State Championships: 2015 (1-AA), 2023 (1-AA)

List of Top 25 California High School Football

1. De La Salle (Concord) -1,254 Points
2. Centennial (Corona) -900 Points
3. St. John Bosco (Bellflower) -872 Points
4. Mater Dei (Santa Ana) -821 Points
5. Mission Viejo -607 Points
6. Folsom -473 Points
7. Long Beach Poly (Long Beach) -372 Points
8. Servite (Anaheim) -339 Points
9. Serra (Gardena) -288 Points
10. Cathedral Catholic (San Diego) -209 Points
11. Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita) -207 Points
12. Oaks Christian (Westlake Village) -202 Points
13. Orange Lutheran (Orange) -200 Points
14. St. Bonaventure (Ventura) -188 Points
15. Junipero Serra (San Mateo) -160 Points
16. Oceanside -158 Points
17. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth) -155 Points
18. Grant (Sacramento) -149 Points
19. Narbonne (Harbor City) -146 Points
20. Canyon (Canyon Country) -145 Points
21. Vista Murrieta (Murrieta) -142 Points
22. JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano) -140 Points
23. Westlake (Westlake Village) -139 Points
24. Helix (La Mesa) -130 Points
25. Edison (Huntington Beach) – 127 Points

Conclusion

California high school football has seen incredible talent and competition over the past two decades. De La Salle remains at the pinnacle, but other schools like Centennial, St. John Bosco, and Mater Dei have made their mark with impressive performances and state championships. The landscape of high school football continues to evolve, with these programs leading the way.

For the full list of the top 25 most dominant California high school football programs and detailed rankings, refer to the methodology and points breakdown.