For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,611 students in Soledad, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Soledad, CA are Soledad High School, Pinnacles High School and Soledad Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Soledad, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Soledad have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Soledad, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Soledad High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Soledad, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soledad High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,503 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Pinnacles High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Soledad Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
Rank: n/an/a
Soledad Transition Center
Special Education School
310 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Gr: 12 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Soledad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chalone High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Soledad, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Soledad, CA include Soledad High School, Pinnacles High School and Soledad Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Soledad?
4 public high schools are located in Soledad.
What is the racial composition of students in Soledad?
Soledad public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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