For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,499 students in 95961, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95961, CA are Lindhurst High School and South Lindhurst Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95961 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95961, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95961 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lindhurst High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95961, CA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindhurst High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6150
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
South Lindhurst Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-6919
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-6919
Gr: 10-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
95961, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Plumas Lake Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2743 Plumas School Rd
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-4428
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-4428
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95961, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95961, CA include Lindhurst High School and South Lindhurst Continuation High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95961?
2 public high schools are located in 95961.
What is the racial composition of students in 95961?
95961 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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