For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,966 students in Wasco, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wasco, CA are Wasco High School, Kings Valley Ii and Wasco Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasco, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Wasco have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Wasco, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 55%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wasco 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wasco, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wasco High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7400
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,765 students
Rank: #22.
Kings Valley Ii
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 W. Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506
Grades: K-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: #33.
Wasco Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Poso Dr.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7450
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Wasco, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Kern Vocational Training Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wasco, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wasco, CA include Wasco High School, Kings Valley Ii and Wasco Independence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wasco, CA?
3 public high schools are located in Wasco, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco, CA?
Wasco, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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