For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 663 students in 95987, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95987, CA are Coastal Buttes Academy, S. William Abel Academy and Williams Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95987 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95987, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95987 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williams Junior/senior High School, with 90-94% 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 95987, CA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Coastal Buttes Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
499 Margurite St. Ste. A
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
S. William Abel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
499 Margurite St., Ste. B
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Williams Junior/senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Gr: 7-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
95987, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colusa County Opportunity Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Marguerite St., Ste. B
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Gr: 7-9 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Mid Valley High (Continuation School) (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1105 D St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
222 Eleventh St
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-3029
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-3029
Gr: 7-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
300 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Gr: 4-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95987, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95987, CA include Coastal Buttes Academy, S. William Abel Academy and Williams Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95987?
3 public high schools are located in 95987.
What is the racial composition of students in 95987?
95987 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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