For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 7,514 students in Carmichael, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carmichael, CA are Ralph Richardson Center and Visions In Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmichael, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Carmichael have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Carmichael, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Visions In Education, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Carmichael, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Visions In Education
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Gr: K-12 | 7,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carmichael, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carmichael, CA include Ralph Richardson Center and Visions In Education.
How many public high schools are located in Carmichael?
2 public high schools are located in Carmichael.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmichael?
Carmichael public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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