For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,134 students in Chowchilla, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chowchilla, CA are Chowchilla Union High School and Gateway High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chowchilla, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Chowchilla have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Chowchilla, 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 Chowchilla Union High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Chowchilla, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chowchilla Union High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Gateway High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Chowchilla, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Challenger Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Gr: 1-6
Discovery Secondary (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chowchilla, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chowchilla, CA include Chowchilla Union High School and Gateway High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Chowchilla?
2 public high schools are located in Chowchilla.
What is the racial composition of students in Chowchilla?
Chowchilla public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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