For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,731 students in Brentwood, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brentwood, CA are Heritage High School, Liberty High School and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brentwood, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Brentwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Brentwood, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heritage High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Brentwood, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Gr: 9-12 | 2,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521
Gr: 9-12 | 2,773 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
929 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2589
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2589
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
La Paloma High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ghiggeri Way
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2888
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2888
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Brentwood, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Far East County Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Gr: K-12
Heritage Cccoe Special Education Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brentwood, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brentwood, CA include Heritage High School, Liberty High School and Independence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brentwood?
4 public high schools are located in Brentwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Brentwood?
Brentwood public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Brentwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Brentwood include: Liberty High School vs. Heritage High School, Heritage High School vs. Liberty High School, Independence High School vs. Liberty High School
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