Best Ridgecrest Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,621 students in Ridgecrest, CA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Ridgecrest, CA are Burroughs High School and Mesquite Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ridgecrest, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ridgecrest have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.

Ridgecrest, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Burroughs High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).