For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,076 students in Newman, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Newman, CA are West Side Valley High (Continuation School), Orestimba High School and Newman-crows Landing Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newman, 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 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Newman have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Newman, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Orestimba 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 86% 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 Newman, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Orestimba High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 Hardin Rd.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2916
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2916
Grades: 9-12
| 1,045 students
Rank: #33.
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Foothill Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
890 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Newman, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Beginnings Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1315 Yolo St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-3286
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newman, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Newman, CA include West Side Valley High (Continuation School), Orestimba High School and Newman-crows Landing Independent Study.
How many public high schools are located in Newman?
4 public high schools are located in Newman.
What is the racial composition of students in Newman?
Newman public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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