For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 7,917 students in Madera, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Madera, CA are Centennial Independent Study, Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/voyager Secondary) and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madera, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Madera have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Madera, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty 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 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 Madera, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/voyager Secondary)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-7900
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-7900
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12220 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Independence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26303 Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #77.
Madera High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 South L St.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,865 students
Rank: #88.
Matilda Torres High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16645 Road 26
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 416-5909
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 416-5909
Grades: 9-12
| 2,057 students
Rank: #99.
Enterprise Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4856
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4856
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Madera South High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
755 W. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4450
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,855 students
Rank: #1111.
Pioneer Technical Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1665 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 664-1600
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 664-1600
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: #1212.
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 West Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
Rank: #1313.
Ripperdan Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26133 Ave. 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1414.
Madera County Independent Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1635 East Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4640
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 662-4640
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountain Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Clinton Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4580
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4580
Grades: 10-12
| 164 students
Rank: #1616.
Gould Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
117 West Dunham
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0915
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0915
Grades: K-12
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Madera Unified Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
955 W. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
9300 Valley Children's Pl. Ste
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Madera, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Apollo Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
28198 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Independence High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
37479 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Juvenile Hall (Endeavorvoyager Secondary) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
955 West Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4425
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4425
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Madera County Opportunity High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
28123 Ave 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
26133 Ave. 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Ripperdan High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
26133 Ave 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Grades: K-12
| 263 students
Valley Teen Ranch Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10535 Rd. 35
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madera, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Madera, CA include Centennial Independent Study, Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/voyager Secondary) and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madera?
19 public high schools are located in Madera.
What is the racial composition of students in Madera?
Madera 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 Madera are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madera include: Madera South High School vs. Madera High School, Madera High School vs. Madera South High School, Liberty High School vs. Madera High School
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