For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 627 students in O Neals, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in O Neals, CA are Minarets Charter High School, Minarets High School and Chawanakee Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
O Neals, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in O Neals have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
O Neals, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Minarets Charter High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 O Neals, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minarets Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45077 Road 220
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Minarets High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Chawanakee Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Continuation High School
Alternative School
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in O Neals, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in O Neals, CA include Minarets Charter High School, Minarets High School and Chawanakee Academy Charter.
How many public high schools are located in O Neals?
4 public high schools are located in O Neals.
What is the racial composition of students in O Neals?
O Neals public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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