For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,342 students in Paso Robles, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Paso Robles, CA are Independence High School, Paso Robles High School and Liberty High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paso Robles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Paso Robles have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Paso Robles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paso Robles High School, with 91% 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 Paso Robles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
812 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Paso Robles High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,037 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Grades: 10-12
| 178 students
Paso Robles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Freedom Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2545 Spring St
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Independence Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 7010
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 237-3494
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 237-3494
Grades: 4-6
| 3 students
Marie C. Romero High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4545 Airport Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 227-2535
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 227-2535
Grades: 8-12
| 164 students
Paso Robles Community High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
504 28th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Grades: 7-11
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paso Robles, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Paso Robles, CA include Independence High School, Paso Robles High School and Liberty High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Paso Robles?
3 public high schools are located in Paso Robles.
What is the racial composition of students in Paso Robles?
Paso Robles 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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