For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 170 students in Herlong, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Herlong, CA are Herlong High School and Mt. Lassen Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herlong, 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 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Herlong have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Herlong, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Herlong High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Herlong, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herlong High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Herlong, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Sage Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
100 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Gr: K-8
Render Continuation High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Herlong, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Herlong, CA include Herlong High School and Mt. Lassen Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Herlong?
2 public high schools are located in Herlong.
What is the racial composition of students in Herlong?
Herlong public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Herlong are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Herlong include: Herlong High School vs. Mt. Lassen Charter, Mt. Lassen Charter vs. Herlong High School
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