For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 116 students in Maxwell, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Maxwell, CA is Maxwell Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maxwell, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Maxwell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Maxwell, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maxwell Sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Maxwell, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oak St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Maxwell, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Enid Prine High (Continuation School) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
519 Oak St
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Maxwell, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Maxwell, CA include Maxwell Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Maxwell?
1 public high schools are located in Maxwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell?
Maxwell public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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