For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 534 students in Pacific Grove, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pacific Grove, CA are Pacific Grove High School and Community High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacific Grove, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pacific Grove have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Pacific Grove, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pacific Grove 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 42% 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 Pacific Grove, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Grove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 Sunset Dr.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6590
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6590
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Community High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6535
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6535
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Pacific Grove, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Monterey Bay Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pacific Grove, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pacific Grove, CA include Pacific Grove High School and Community High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Pacific Grove?
2 public high schools are located in Pacific Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific Grove?
Pacific Grove public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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