Top 10 Best Lassen County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 1,550 students in Lassen County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lassen County, CA are Herlong High School, Credence High School and Lassen Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lassen County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lassen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lassen County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lassen 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lassen County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herlong High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Credence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
813 Cottage St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lassen Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1324 Cornell St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lassen County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Nort
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #55.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #66.
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Bridge St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #77.
Long Valley
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
436-965 Susan Dr.
Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2395
Grades: K-12
| 273 students
Rank: #88.
Lassen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #99.
Thompson Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
995 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7300
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Rank: #1010.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lassen Rop
Vocational School
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Nort
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 252-1673
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lassen County, CA

Lassen County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
70 First St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
1000 Main St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-4653
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
100 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
400 Bridge St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
472-103 Johnstonville Rd. N.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Ravendale, CA 96123
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1415b Chestnut St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
477-060 Sheriff Cady Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
722055 Hwy 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Grades: 7
| n/a students
55 South Weatherlow St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
313 Birch St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
509 Delwood St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lassen County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lassen County, CA include Herlong High School, Credence High School and Lassen Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in Lassen County?
11 public high schools are located in Lassen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen County?
Lassen County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lassen County are often viewed compared to one another?

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