Top 10 Best Lake County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 3,472 students in Lake County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lake County, CA are Natural High (Continuation School), Carle (William C.) High (Continuation School) and Clearlake Creativity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lake County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clear Lake 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 56% 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 Lake County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natural High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2548 Howard Ave.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3013
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Carle (William C.) High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9345 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Clearlake Creativity
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6945 Old Highway 53
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Clover Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
682 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Education Donaldson Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4500 Konocti Rd.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-8414
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Lloyd Hance Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1510 Argonaut Rd.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-4167
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Loconoma Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4170
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
Rank: #88.
Kelseyville Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3980 Gard St.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-2410
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeport Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2548 Howard Ave.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3013
Grades: 6-10
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Lange St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kelseyville Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 Konocti Rd.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-4305
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lakeport Alternative (Home School)
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2548 Howard Ave.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3013
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1313.
Upper Lake High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #1414.
Middletown High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4140
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1515.
Kelseyville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5480 Main St.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-4923
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #1616.
Konocti Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15850-a Dam Rd. Extention
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6447
Grades: 4-12
| 326 students
Rank: #1717.
Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15850 Dam Rd. Ex
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-2045
Grades: K-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1818.
Lower Lake High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9430 A Lake St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6471
Grades: 8-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Heron
Alternative School
9345 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Grades: 9-11
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake County Rop
Vocational School
1152 S. Main St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-4162
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance Court
Alternative School
1111 Whalen Way
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-4152
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Lake Community Day
Alternative School
675 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake County, CA

Lake County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6945 Old Highway 53
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
635 First St
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0327
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
13412 Bottle Rock Rd
Cobb, CA 95426
(707) 928-4831
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
13412 Bottle Rock Rd.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 928-4873
Grades: 5-8
| 13 students
3980 Gard St
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-8414
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
15850-b Dam Rd.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
6945 Old Hwy 53
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4185
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4187
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
10505 Fairway
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-8414
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
1777 West Avenue
Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467
(707) 546-7050
Grades: 7-8
| 142 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lake County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lake County, CA include Natural High (Continuation School), Carle (William C.) High (Continuation School) and Clearlake Creativity.
How many public high schools are located in Lake County?
22 public high schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% 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 Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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