For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,363 students in Petaluma, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Petaluma, CA are Carpe Diem High (Continuation School), Petaluma High School and Valley Oaks High (Alternative). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petaluma, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Petaluma have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Petaluma, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Casa Grande High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Petaluma, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carpe Diem High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 Fair St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4796
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4796
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Petaluma High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Fair St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4651
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4651
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Rank: #44.
Sonoma Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Casa Grande Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4738
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4738
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #55.
Casa Grande High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Casa Grande Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4677
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4677
Grades: 9-12
| 1,725 students
Rank: #66.
San Antonio High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #77.
South County Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Douglas St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Independent Study
Charter School
170 Liberty Sch Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Petaluma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway To College Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., San
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4621
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1300 Hicks Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-0045
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
Petaluma Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1060 Corona Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-5060
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rise Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
500 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Union Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
5300 Red Hill Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2047
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2047
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Petaluma, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Petaluma, CA include Carpe Diem High (Continuation School), Petaluma High School and Valley Oaks High (Alternative).
How many public high schools are located in Petaluma, CA?
8 public high schools are located in Petaluma, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Petaluma, CA?
Petaluma, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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