For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,730 students in Folsom, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Folsom, CA are Vista Del Lago High School, Folsom High School and Folsom Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Folsom, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Folsom have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Folsom, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vista Del Lago 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 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Folsom, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Lago High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1970 Broadstone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Folsom High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Folsom Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Folsom, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Folsom, CA include Vista Del Lago High School, Folsom High School and Folsom Lake High School. Folsom has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Folsom?
3 public high schools are located in Folsom.
What is the racial composition of students in Folsom?
Folsom public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Folsom are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Folsom include: Vista Del Lago High School vs. Folsom High School, Folsom High School vs. Vista Del Lago High School, Folsom Lake High School vs. Folsom High School
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