For the 2024 school year, there are 62 public high schools serving 57,853 students in Contra Costa County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Dougherty Valley High School, Campolindo High School and Miramonte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Contra Costa County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Campolindo High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Contra Costa County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dougherty Valley High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,340 students
Rank: #22.
Campolindo High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #33.
Miramonte High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,183 students
Rank: #44.
California High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9870 Brd.moor Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,814 students
Rank: #55.
Acalanes High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,274 students
Rank: #66.
Middle College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Northgate High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
425 Castle Rock Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 938-0900
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 938-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #88.
Las Lomas High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1460 S. Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,578 students
Rank: #99.
Horizons School: Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: #1010.
College Park High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: #1111.
Heritage High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Grades: 9-12
| 2,618 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1963 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Monte Vista High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3131 Stone Valley Rd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,305 students
Rank: #1414.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Grades: 9-12
| 2,346 students
Rank: #1515.
Dozier-libbey Medical High School
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Sand Creek Rd.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7540
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #1616.
Alhambra Senior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Briones (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
San Ramon Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Danville Blvd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-3000
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,043 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Vicente Martinez High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2625 Barnard Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
Grades: K-12
| 468 students
Rank: #2121.
Liberty High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 2,779 students
Rank: #2222.
Venture (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10540 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
Grades: K-12
| 864 students
Rank: #2323.
Diablo Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1026 Mohr Ln.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 676-6862
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 676-6862
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #2424.
John Swett High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1098 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #2525.
Willow High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1098 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Cccoe Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4207 Delta Fair Blvd.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 777-2000
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 777-2000
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Central County Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2964 Miranda Ave.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 837-6007
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 837-6007
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Willow Pass Rd.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-6852
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-6852
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2929.
Hercules High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
Rank: #3030.
Deer Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 776-5555
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 776-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,736 students
Rank: #3131.
Antioch High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 W. 18th St
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7550
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,891 students
Rank: #3232.
Freedom High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 Neroly Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5900
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,538 students
Rank: #3333.
El Cerrito High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
Grades: 9-12
| 1,570 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bidwell Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7520
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7520
Grades: 10-12
| 133 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Prospect High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
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Contra Costa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Bridges High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
501 W. 17th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Del Oro High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1963 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Delta Academy For The Performing Arts (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
800 Gary Ave B
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Delta Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Delta Vista High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4491 Bixler Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
1060 Manor Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
Grades: K-6
| 206 students
Far East County Programs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Heritage Cccoe Special Education Programs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Home And Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Po Box 488
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Grades: K-8
| 900 students
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
North Campus Continuation Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nueva Vista High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
30 Learning Ln
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1 Santa Barbara Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prospects High Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Grades: K-12
| 527 students
R.a.a.m.p. Charter Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Grades: K-9
| 128 students
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Sigma Continuation High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Synergy Education Project (Closed 2021)
Charter School
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
West County Community High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Dougherty Valley High School, Campolindo High School and Miramonte High School.
How many public high schools are located in Contra Costa County, CA?
62 public high schools are located in Contra Costa County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County, CA?
Contra Costa County, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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