For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 509 students in Colusa, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Colusa, CA are Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School), Colusa Alternative Home and Colusa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colusa, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Colusa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Colusa, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colusa High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Colusa, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Colusa High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colusa, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colusa, CA include Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School), Colusa Alternative Home and Colusa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colusa?
3 public high schools are located in Colusa.
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa?
Colusa public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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