For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,152 students in Martinez, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Martinez, CA are Alhambra Senior High School, Vicente Martinez High School and Mt. Mckinley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinez, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Martinez have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Martinez, 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 Alhambra Senior High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Martinez, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alhambra Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,070 students
Rank: #22.
Vicente Martinez High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Mckinley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2767
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2767
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Martinez, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Briones (Alternative) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Martinez, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Martinez, CA include Alhambra Senior High School, Vicente Martinez High School and Mt. Mckinley.
How many public high schools are located in Martinez?
3 public high schools are located in Martinez.
What is the racial composition of students in Martinez?
Martinez public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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