For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,190 students in Pleasant Hill, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pleasant Hill, CA are College Park High School, Horizons School Independent Study and Prospect High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Pleasant Hill, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is College Park High School, with 94% 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 Pleasant Hill, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Park High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,948 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Horizons School Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Prospect High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
One Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Contra Costa County Rop
Vocational School
77 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 942-3368
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 942-3368
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pleasant Hill, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pleasant Hill, CA include College Park High School, Horizons School Independent Study and Prospect High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Pleasant Hill?
4 public high schools are located in Pleasant Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill 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).
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