For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 446 students in California, MO.
The top ranked public high school in California, MO is California High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in California have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
California, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is California High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in California, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in California, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in California, MO include California High School.
How many public high schools are located in California?
1 public high schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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