For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,397 students in King City, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in King City, CA are King City High School, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School and Portola-butler Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in King City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
King City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is King City High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in King City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King City High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #22.
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Portola-butler Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
760 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
King City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Broadway Street
King City, CA 93930
(831) 674-3275
King City, CA 93930
(831) 674-3275
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
415 Pearl St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-1144
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-1144
Grades: 2-5
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in King City, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in King City, CA include King City High School, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School and Portola-butler Continuation High School.
How many public high schools are located in King City?
3 public high schools are located in King City.
What is the racial composition of students in King City?
King City public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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