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Best Mendocino County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 4,422 students in Mendocino County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mendocino County, CA are Redwood Collegiate Academy, Mendocino High School and Round Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendocino County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mendocino County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Mendocino County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ukiah 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 62% 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 Mendocino County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1059 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-0500
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Mendocino High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10700 Ford St.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-5871
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Round Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Howard And High Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Leggett Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
La Vida Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16201 North Highway 101
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Noyo High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Potter Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Fort Bragg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Dana St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2880
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Point Arena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Willits Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1431 South Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Anderson Valley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18200 Mountain View Rd.
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3496
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Ukiah High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Laytonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6108
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Willits High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
299 North Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Sequoia Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-7080
Gr: 4-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Orr Creek
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2515
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Pacific Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-4131
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Gr: K-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Mendocino County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
South Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
445 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Centerville High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Fin And Claw Academy
Alternative School
67680 Dr. Thru Tree Rd.
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laytonville Continuation High School
Alternative School
200 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6254
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Community Day
Alternative School
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Mendocino County Rop
Vocational School
2240 Old River Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5123
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Round Valley Continuation
Alternative School
76270 High School St.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Sanhedrin Alternative
Alternative School
120 North Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
South Coast Continuation
Alternative School
185 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2307
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
West Hills Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
585 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mendocino County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mendocino County, CA include Redwood Collegiate Academy, Mendocino High School and Round Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mendocino County?
32 public high schools are located in Mendocino County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% 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 Mendocino County are often viewed compared to one another?

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