For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,391 students in King City, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in King City, CA are King City High School, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School and Portola-butler Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in King City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
King City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is King City High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 King City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King City High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
760 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Portola-butler Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
760 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in King City, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in King City, CA include King City High School, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School and Portola-butler Continuation High School.
How many public high schools are located in King City?
3 public high schools are located in King City.
What is the racial composition of students in King City?
King City public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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