For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 667 students in Quincy, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Quincy, CA are Plumas Charter, Plumas County Opportunity and Quincy Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quincy, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Quincy, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quincy Junior/senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Quincy, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plumas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 East Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Grades: K-12
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Plumas County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 7-9
| 1 students
Rank: #33.
Quincy Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Quincy Junction Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Community
Alternative School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Rop
Vocational School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Quincy, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 N. Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Sierra High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 10330
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Quincy, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Quincy, CA include Plumas Charter, Plumas County Opportunity and Quincy Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Quincy?
5 public high schools are located in Quincy.
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy public high schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Quincy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Quincy include: Quincy Junior/senior High School vs. Plumas Charter
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