For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,535 students in Ceres, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ceres, CA are Whitmore Charter High School, Central Valley High School and Ceres High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ceres, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ceres have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Ceres, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Valley 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 90% 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 Ceres, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitmore Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4033 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1900
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Ceres High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1920
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,660 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-6717
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-6717
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Endeavor Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1805
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1805
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Argus High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1800
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Ceres Special Education
Special Education School
2503 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Ceres, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
John B Allard (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-8750
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-8750
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Stanislaus Teen Recovery High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ceres, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ceres, CA include Whitmore Charter High School, Central Valley High School and Ceres High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ceres?
7 public high schools are located in Ceres.
What is the racial composition of students in Ceres?
Ceres public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ceres are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ceres include: Central Valley High School vs. Ceres High School, Ceres High School vs. Central Valley High School
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