For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,942 students in Colton, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Colton, CA are Colton High School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Colton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Colton, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colton High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Colton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colton High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 West Valley Blvd.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #22.
Washington High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 East C St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Colton, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
254 East E St.
Colton, CA 92324
(760) 631-3409
Colton, CA 92324
(760) 631-3409
Grades: 7-12
| 188 students
850 Via Lata, Ste. 105
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 648-4368
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 648-4368
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Colton, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Colton, CA include Colton High School and Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colton?
2 public high schools are located in Colton.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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