For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,731 students in Brentwood, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Brentwood, CA are Heritage High School, Liberty High School and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brentwood, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Brentwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Brentwood, 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 Heritage High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Brentwood, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Gr: 9-12 | 2,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521
Gr: 9-12 | 2,773 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
929 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2589
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2589
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
La Paloma High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ghiggeri Way
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2888
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2888
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Brentwood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Far East County Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Gr: K-12
Heritage Cccoe Special Education Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brentwood, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Brentwood, CA include Heritage High School, Liberty High School and Independence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brentwood?
4 public high schools are located in Brentwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Brentwood?
Brentwood public high schools minority enrollment is 65% 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 Brentwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Brentwood include: Liberty High School vs. Heritage High School, Heritage High School vs. Liberty High School, Independence High School vs. Liberty High School
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