For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 897 students in 96022, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 96022, CA are West Valley Early College High School and Evergreen Institute Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 96022 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 96022, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 96022 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Valley Early College 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96022, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Valley Early College High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3805 Happy Valley Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7171
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7171
Gr: 9-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
96022, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acorn To Oaks Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 776
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Cottonwood Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
20512 West First St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Gr: 5-8
3425 Brush St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Gr: K-2 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 96022, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 96022, CA include West Valley Early College High School and Evergreen Institute Of Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in 96022?
2 public high schools are located in 96022.
What is the racial composition of students in 96022?
96022 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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