For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 643 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 (2026-27)
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 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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: 84%
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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