For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,143 students in Tehama County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tehama County, CA are Tehama Oaks High School, Corning Independent Study and Red Bluff High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tehama County, 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 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tehama County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Tehama 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 Corning Union 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 57% 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 Tehama County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tehama Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1790 Walnut St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-4052
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-4052
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Corning Independent Study
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 East Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Red Bluff High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1260 Union St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8710
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Los Molinos High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Sherwood Blvd.
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7900
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Tehama County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Palm St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8581
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8581
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Centennial Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 East Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Corning Union High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-8000
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Salisbury High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Kimball Rd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8766
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8766
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tehama County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tehama County, CA include Tehama Oaks High School, Corning Independent Study and Red Bluff High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tehama County?
9 public high schools are located in Tehama County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tehama County?
Tehama County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% 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 Tehama County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tehama County include: Corning Union High School vs. Red Bluff High School, Red Bluff High School vs. Corning Union High School
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