For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 1,143 students in Plumas County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Plumas County, CA are Plumas County Opportunity, Plumas Charter and Quincy Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plumas County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Plumas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Plumas County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plumas Charter, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Plumas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plumas County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 7-9
| 2 students
Rank: #22.
Plumas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Grades: K-12
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Quincy Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Quincy Junction Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Grades: 7-12
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Portola Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Chester Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Rank: #66.
Greenville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Almanor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Community
Alternative School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Rop
Vocational School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Plumas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
505 Nevada St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Indian Valley High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 743
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-6097
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-6097
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
175 N. Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Sierra High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 10330
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4289 Anne St
Taylorsville, CA 95983
(530) 284-7421
Taylorsville, CA 95983
(530) 284-7421
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plumas County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Plumas County, CA include Plumas County Opportunity, Plumas Charter and Quincy Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plumas County, CA?
10 public high schools are located in Plumas County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Plumas County, CA?
Plumas County, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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