For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,632 students in Folsom, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Folsom, CA are Folsom High School, Vista Del Lago 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 57% (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 87%.
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 54% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folsom High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,806 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Del Lago High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1970 Broadstone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #33.
Folsom Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Folsom, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Folsom, CA include Folsom High School, Vista Del Lago 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 54% 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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