For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 679 students in 95953, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95953, CA are Live Oak High School, Valley Oak Continuation High School and Live Oak Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95953 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95953, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95953 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Live Oak High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95953, CA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Live Oak High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2351 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5415
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5415
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Valley Oak Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Live Oak Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95953, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95953, CA include Live Oak High School, Valley Oak Continuation High School and Live Oak Alternative.
How many public high schools are located in 95953?
3 public high schools are located in 95953.
What is the racial composition of students in 95953?
95953 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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