For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,609 students in North Highlands, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in North Highlands, CA are Creative Connections Arts Academy, Highlands High School and Pacific Career And Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Highlands, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in North Highlands have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
North Highlands, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highlands High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 North Highlands, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Grades: K-12
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Guthrie Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-3465
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-3465
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Pacific Career And Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miles P. Richmond
Special Education School
4330 Keema Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-3495
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-3495
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
North Highlands, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Campos Verdes Alternative Magnet Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Grades: 1-6
| 270 students
6560 Melrose Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1890
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1890
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Pathways Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in North Highlands, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in North Highlands, CA include Creative Connections Arts Academy, Highlands High School and Pacific Career And Technology High School.
How many public high schools are located in North Highlands?
4 public high schools are located in North Highlands.
What is the racial composition of students in North Highlands?
North Highlands public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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