For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 897 students in 96022, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 96022, CA are West Valley Early College High School and Evergreen Institute Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 96022 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 96022, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 96022 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Valley Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96022, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Valley Early College High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3805 Happy Valley Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7171
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7171
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
96022, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acorn To Oaks Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 776
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Cottonwood Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
20512 West First St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
3425 Brush St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Grades: K-2
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 96022, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 96022, CA include West Valley Early College High School and Evergreen Institute Of Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in 96022?
2 public high schools are located in 96022.
What is the racial composition of students in 96022?
96022 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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