For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,023 students in Vallejo, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vallejo, CA are Mit Academy, Jesse M. Bethel High School and John Finney High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vallejo, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Vallejo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Vallejo, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mit Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Vallejo, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mit Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Positive Pl.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 552-6482
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 552-6482
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Jesse M. Bethel High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Ascot Pkwy.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-5700
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
John Finney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1347 Amador St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8670
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8670
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Vallejo High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
840 Nebraska St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-1700
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Elite Public
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Whitney Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 652-3142
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 652-3142
Gr: K-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Academy High School
Charter School
233 Hobbs Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 552-6482
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 552-6482
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Vallejo Adult Transition
Special Education School
1347 Amador St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8921
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8921
Gr: 12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vallejo, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vallejo, CA include Mit Academy, Jesse M. Bethel High School and John Finney High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Vallejo?
7 public high schools are located in Vallejo.
What is the racial composition of students in Vallejo?
Vallejo public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Vallejo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vallejo include: John Finney High (Continuation School) vs. Vallejo High School, John Finney High (Continuation School) vs. Jesse M. Bethel High School, Elite Public vs. Griffin Academy High School
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