For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,840 students in Pittsburg, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, CA are Golden Gate Community, Pittsburg Senior High School and Black Diamond High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pittsburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg Senior High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Pittsburg, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Gate Community
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburg Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Harbor St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Gr: 9-12 | 3,532 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Black Diamond High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1131 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-4480
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Pittsburg, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Gr: 9-12
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, CA include Golden Gate Community, Pittsburg Senior High School and Black Diamond High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Pittsburg?
3 public high schools are located in Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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