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Best Lassen County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 1,550 students in Lassen County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lassen County, CA are Herlong High School, Credence High School and Lassen Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lassen County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lassen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lassen County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lassen 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 40% 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 Lassen County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herlong High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Credence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1110 Main St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lassen Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1324 Cornell St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lassen County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Nort
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Bridge St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Lassen High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Long Valley
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
436-965 Susan Dr.
Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2395
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Thompson Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
995 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7300
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Lassen Rop
Vocational School
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Nort
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 252-1673
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lassen County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lassen County, CA include Herlong High School, Credence High School and Lassen Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in Lassen County?
11 public high schools are located in Lassen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen County?
Lassen County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% 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 Lassen County are often viewed compared to one another?

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