For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 542 students in Colusa, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Colusa, CA are Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School), Colusa Alternative Home and Colusa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colusa, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Colusa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Colusa, 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 Colusa High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Colusa, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Colusa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Colusa, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Colusa, CA include Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School), Colusa Alternative Home and Colusa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colusa?
3 public high schools are located in Colusa.
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa?
Colusa public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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