For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,371 students in Atascadero, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Atascadero, CA are Atascadero High School, Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) and Paloma Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atascadero, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Atascadero have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Atascadero, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atascadero 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 39% 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 Atascadero, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atascadero High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High School Hill
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Paloma Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Atascadero, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Atascadero, CA include Atascadero High School, Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) and Paloma Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Atascadero?
3 public high schools are located in Atascadero.
What is the racial composition of students in Atascadero?
Atascadero public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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