For the 2025-26 school year, there are 60 public high schools serving 55,461 students in Contra Costa County, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Dougherty Valley High School, Campolindo High School and Monte Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Contra Costa County, 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 Campolindo High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Contra Costa County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dougherty Valley High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Campolindo High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3131 Stone Valley Rd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Miramonte High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Gr: 9-12 | 1,188 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Acalanes High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,250 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Northgate High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Castle Rock Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 938-0900
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 938-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Middle College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
California High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9870 Broadmoor Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,869 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Las Lomas High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1460 South Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,568 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
San Ramon Valley High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Danville Blvd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-3000
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Venture (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10540 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
College Park High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,997 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Gr: 9-12 | 2,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1963 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Diablo Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1026 Mohr Ln.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 676-6862
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 676-6862
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1717.
Hercules High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Central County Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2964 Miranda Ave.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 837-6007
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 837-6007
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Willow Pass Rd.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-6852
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-6852
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
John Swett High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1098 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Horizons School Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Dozier-libbey Medical High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Sand Creek Rd.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7540
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2424.
El Cerrito High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
Gr: 9-12 | 1,476 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Alhambra Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2626.
Invictus Academy Of Richmond
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7150 Portola Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Willow High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1098 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
Deer Valley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7570
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,804 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2929.
Vicente Martinez High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
Pinole Valley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1442
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1442
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3131.
Freedom High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Neroly Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5900
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3232.
Golden Gate Community
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Summit 51爆料 K2
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Elm St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
Gr: 7-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
Gr: 5-12 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Gr: 6-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Contra Costa County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Bridges High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
501 W. 17th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Briones (Alternative) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Del Oro High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1963 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Gr: 9-12
Delta Academy For The Performing Arts (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
800 Gary Ave B
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Gr: 9-12
Delta Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Delta Vista High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4491 Bixler Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1060 Manor Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
Gr: K-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Gr: 9-12
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Home And Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Po Box 488
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Gr: K-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Gr: 9-12
North Campus Continuation Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Gr: 9-12
Nueva Vista High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Gr: 9-12
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Gr: 9-12
Prospects High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
820 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Gr: K-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
R.a.a.m.p. Charter Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Gr: K-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Sigma Continuation High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Summit High (Continuation School) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Dougherty Valley High School, Campolindo High School and Monte Vista High School. Contra Costa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Contra Costa County?
60 public high schools are located in Contra Costa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County public high schools minority enrollment is 75% 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 Contra Costa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Contra Costa County include: Liberty High School vs. Heritage High School, San Ramon Valley High School vs. Monte Vista High School, California High School vs. Dougherty Valley High School
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