For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,685 students in Barstow, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Barstow, CA are Barstow High School and Central High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barstow, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Barstow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Barstow, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barstow 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barstow, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barstow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 S. First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #22.
Central High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Barstow, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Avenue G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Grades: 5-6
| 951 students
551 S. Avenue H
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barstow, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Barstow, CA include Barstow High School and Central High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Barstow?
3 public high schools are located in Barstow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow?
Barstow public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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