For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 6,549 students in Concord, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Concord, CA are Clayton Valley Charter High School, Diablo Community Day and Crossroads High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, 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 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Concord have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Concord, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clayton Valley Charter High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Concord, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Grades: 9-12
| 2,381 students
Rank: #22.
Diablo Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1026 Mohr Ln.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 676-6862
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 676-6862
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Willow Pass Rd.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-6852
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-6852
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Concord High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-2030
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Rank: #55.
Ygnacio Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Oak Grove Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-8414
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-8414
Grades: 9-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #66.
Floyd I. Marchus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Avon Ave.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 602-3421
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 602-3421
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #77.
Mt. Diablo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Grant St.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 682-4030
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 682-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,498 students
Rank: #88.
Olympic Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Salvio St.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-0363
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-0363
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glenbrook Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2351 Olivera Rd.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 682-8000
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 682-8000
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Concord, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Nueva Vista High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Summit High (Continuation School) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Concord, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Concord, CA include Clayton Valley Charter High School, Diablo Community Day and Crossroads High School.
How many public high schools are located in Concord?
9 public high schools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Concord include: Mt. Diablo High School vs. Concord High School, Concord High School vs. Mt. Diablo High School, Ygnacio Valley High School vs. Mt. Diablo High School
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