For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,591 students in Hollister, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hollister, CA are San Benito County Opportunity, Pinnacles Community and Hollister High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hollister, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hollister have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Hollister, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hollister High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hollister, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Benito County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Gr: 7-9 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pinnacles Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-2870
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-2870
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Hollister High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Monterey St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 3,448 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
San Andreas Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
708 Flynn Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hollister, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
901 Santa Ana Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hollister, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hollister, CA include San Benito County Opportunity, Pinnacles Community and Hollister High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hollister?
5 public high schools are located in Hollister.
What is the racial composition of students in Hollister?
Hollister public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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