Top 5 Best West Sacramento Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,440 students in West Sacramento, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in West Sacramento, CA are Evergreen Middle School, River City High School and Washington Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Sacramento, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in West Sacramento have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
West Sacramento, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River City 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in West Sacramento, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 7-9
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
River City High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,186 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
637 Todhunder Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Yolo High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Sacramento School For Independent Study
Alternative School
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-7891
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in West Sacramento, California

West Sacramento, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Anna St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
637 Todhunter St
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
Grades: K-2
| 277 students
1541 Merkley Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
Grades: 10-11
| 34 students
958 Sacramento Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
Grades: K-6
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in West Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in West Sacramento, CA include Evergreen Middle School, River City High School and Washington Middle College High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Sacramento, CA?
5 public high schools are located in West Sacramento, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in West Sacramento, CA?
West Sacramento, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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