For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 310 students in Hamilton City, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Hamilton City, CA is Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Hamilton City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Ella Barkley High School
Alternative School
Hwy. 32 And Los Robles St., 30
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Gr: 10-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Community Day
Alternative School
535 Sacramento Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 7-12
Hamilton City, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hamilton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
277 Capay St
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Gr: K-6
Hwy. 32 And Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton City, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton City, CA include Hamilton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton City?
3 public high schools are located in Hamilton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton City?
Hamilton City public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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