For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 308 students in Nicolaus, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Nicolaus, CA is East Nicolaus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicolaus, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Nicolaus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Nicolaus, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Nicolaus 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 44% 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 Nicolaus, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Nicolaus High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nicolaus, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nicolaus, CA include East Nicolaus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nicolaus?
1 public high schools are located in Nicolaus.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicolaus?
Nicolaus public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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