For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 783 students in Avenal, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Avenal, CA are Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day, Sunrise Continuation High School and Avenal High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avenal, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Avenal have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Avenal, 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 Avenal 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Avenal, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
861 Monterey St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 North Park Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4162
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4162
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Avenal High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mariposa St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5253
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5253
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Avenal, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Avenal, CA include Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day, Sunrise Continuation High School and Avenal High School.
How many public high schools are located in Avenal?
3 public high schools are located in Avenal.
What is the racial composition of students in Avenal?
Avenal public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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