For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 777 students in Gonzales, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Gonzales, CA is Gonzales High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gonzales have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Gonzales, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gonzales High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gonzales, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Fifth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-2495
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-2495
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
Gonzales, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pinnacles High Continuation School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 939
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Somavia High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
650 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gonzales, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gonzales, CA include Gonzales High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gonzales?
1 public high schools are located in Gonzales.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales?
Gonzales public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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