Top 5 Best Crescent City Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,760 students in Crescent City, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Crescent City, CA are Del Norte Community, Uncharted Shores Academy and Del Norte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crescent City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Crescent City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Crescent City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Del Norte High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Crescent City, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Norte Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Grades: K-9
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Grades: 9-12
| 1,006 students
Rank: #44.
Castle Rock
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Grades: K-12
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Del Norte County Rop
Vocational School
1301 El Dorado
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Elk Creek
Alternative School
Magnet School
1115 Williams Dr.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
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Crescent City, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
15005 Highway 199
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Community Day School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
212 East Washington Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Grades: K-12
| 989 students
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
212 E. Washington Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
510 E Washington Blvd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-1162
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Crescent City, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Crescent City, CA include Del Norte Community, Uncharted Shores Academy and Del Norte High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crescent City?
7 public high schools are located in Crescent City.
What is the racial composition of students in Crescent City?
Crescent City public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Crescent City are often viewed compared to one another?

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