For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,905 students in 93455, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 93455, CA are Orcutt Academy Charter, Ernest Righetti High School and Olive Grove Charter - Buellton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93455 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93455, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93455 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Orcutt Academy Charter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93455, CA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Gr: K-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Ernest Righetti High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
941 East Foster Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Gr: 9-12 | 2,416 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 East Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 North H St. Suites Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
93455, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 93455, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 93455, CA include Orcutt Academy Charter, Ernest Righetti High School and Olive Grove Charter - Buellton.
How many public high schools are located in 93455?
7 public high schools are located in 93455.
What is the racial composition of students in 93455?
93455 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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