For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,621 students in Ridgecrest, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Ridgecrest, CA are Burroughs High School and Mesquite Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgecrest, 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 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ridgecrest have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Ridgecrest, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burroughs High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Ridgecrest, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burroughs High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 East French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,518 students
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 West Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ridgecrest, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ridgecrest, CA include Burroughs High School and Mesquite Continuation High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ridgecrest?
2 public high schools are located in Ridgecrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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