For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,577 students in Ceres, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Ceres, CA are Whitmore Charter High School, Central Valley High School and Ceres High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ceres, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ceres have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Ceres, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Valley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Ceres, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitmore Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4033 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1900
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Ceres High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1920
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-6717
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-6717
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Endeavor Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1805
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1805
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Argus High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1800
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Ceres Special Education
Special Education School
2503 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Ceres, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
John B Allard (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-8750
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-8750
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Stanislaus Teen Recovery High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ceres, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ceres, CA include Whitmore Charter High School, Central Valley High School and Ceres High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ceres?
7 public high schools are located in Ceres.
What is the racial composition of students in Ceres?
Ceres public high schools minority enrollment is 90% 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 Ceres are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ceres include: Ceres High School vs. Central Valley High School, Central Valley High School vs. Ceres High School
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