Top 3 Best Rowland Heights Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,094 students in Rowland Heights, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Rowland Heights, CA are John A. Rowland High School and Santana High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowland Heights, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Rowland Heights have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Rowland Heights, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John A. Rowland High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rowland Heights, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John A. Rowland High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 South Otterbein St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3448
Grades: 9-12
| 1,954 students
Rank: #22.
Santana High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
341 South La Seda Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-5971
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Unified Community Day
Alternative School
1928 Nogales St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rowland Heights, California

Rowland Heights, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
18550 East Farjardo
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-1537
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1127 Otterbein Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 810-4911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Rowland Heights, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Rowland Heights, CA include John A. Rowland High School and Santana High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Rowland Heights?
3 public high schools are located in Rowland Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowland Heights?
Rowland Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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