Best Twentynine Palms Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,009 students in Twentynine Palms, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Twentynine Palms, CA are Twentynine Palms High School, Yucca Valley High School and Black Rock Alternative/continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Twentynine Palms, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Twentynine Palms have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Twentynine Palms, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yucca Valley High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Twentynine Palms, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twentynine Palms High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
72750 Wildcat Way
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9591
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Yucca Valley High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Sage Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 1,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Black Rock Alternative/continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
59273 Sunnyslope
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6310
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Twentynine Palms, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Twentynine Palms, CA include Twentynine Palms High School, Yucca Valley High School and Black Rock Alternative/continuation.
How many public high schools are located in Twentynine Palms?
3 public high schools are located in Twentynine Palms.
What is the racial composition of students in Twentynine Palms?
Twentynine Palms public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Twentynine Palms are often viewed compared to one another?

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