For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,487 students in Palo Cedro, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Palo Cedro, CA is Foothill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Cedro, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palo Cedro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Palo Cedro, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foothill High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Palo Cedro, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothill High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Palo Cedro, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9019 Deschutes Rd
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palo Cedro, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palo Cedro, CA include Foothill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palo Cedro?
1 public high schools are located in Palo Cedro.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Cedro?
Palo Cedro public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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