For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 49 students in 96009, CA.
The top ranked public high school in 96009, CA is Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 96009 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 96009, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 96009 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96009, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bridge St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
96009, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Valley Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
70 First St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Gr: 3-12
Gateway High (Continuation School) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
400 Bridge St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 96009, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 96009, CA include Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 96009?
1 public high schools are located in 96009.
What is the racial composition of students in 96009?
96009 public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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