For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 299 students in Nicolaus, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Nicolaus, CA is East Nicolaus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicolaus, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Nicolaus have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Nicolaus, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Nicolaus 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 41% 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 Nicolaus, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Nicolaus High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Nicolaus, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2454 Nicolaus Ave
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Three Rivers High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nicolaus, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Nicolaus, CA include East Nicolaus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nicolaus?
1 public high schools are located in Nicolaus.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicolaus?
Nicolaus public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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