Best Rancho Cordova Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,459 students in Rancho Cordova, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Rancho Cordova, CA are Innovations Academy, Prospect Community Day and Cordova High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cordova, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Rancho Cordova have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Rancho Cordova, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cordova 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 68% 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 Rancho Cordova, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Cordova High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,900 students
Rank: #44.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
Rank: #55.
Kinney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Pacific School-rancho Cordova
Charter School
10710 Bear Hollow
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 98 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Rancho Cordova, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Rancho Cordova, CA include Innovations Academy, Prospect Community Day and Cordova High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rancho Cordova?
6 public high schools are located in Rancho Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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