For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,084 students in Delano, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Delano, CA are Cesar E. Chavez High School, Delano High School and Robert F. Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delano, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Delano have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Delano, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Robert F. Kennedy 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Delano, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,436 students
Rank: #22.
Delano High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #33.
Robert F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Grades: 9-12
| 1,296 students
Rank: #44.
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2070 Veneto St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Grades: K-12
| 1,974 students
Rank: #55.
Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1927 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4180
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4180
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Delano, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Turning Point Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1980 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Valencia (Ygnacio) High (alternative) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1925 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
120 West Garces Hwy
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Delano, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Delano, CA include Cesar E. Chavez High School, Delano High School and Robert F. Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Delano, CA?
5 public high schools are located in Delano, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Delano, CA?
Delano, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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