For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,898 students in Selma, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Selma, CA are Selma High School, Heartland High (Continuation School) and Selma Independent. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Selma have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Selma, 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 Selma High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Selma, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selma High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Wright St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6550
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,721 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Heartland High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Selma Independent
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Selma, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Selma, CA include Selma High School, Heartland High (Continuation School) and Selma Independent.
How many public high schools are located in Selma?
3 public high schools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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