For the 2025 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 15% (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 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chowchilla Union High School, with 90% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chowchilla Union High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Chowchilla, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenger Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Discovery Secondary (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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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