For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,871 students in Wasco, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wasco, CA are Wasco High School, Kings Valley Academy 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 57%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wasco 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 97% 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 Wasco, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,672 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kings Valley Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 West Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506
Gr: K-12 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Wasco, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Kern Vocational Training Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Gr: 9-12
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 Academy Ii and Wasco Independence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wasco?
3 public high schools are located in Wasco.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco?
Wasco public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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