For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,567 students in San Pablo, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Pablo, CA are Middle College High School, Making Waves Academy and Summit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Tamalpais. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pablo, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Pablo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
San Pablo, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle 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 95% 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 San Pablo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
Gr: 5-12 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Summit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Tamalpais
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Hilltop Mall Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
Gr: 7-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2625 Barnard Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
Gr: K-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
San Pablo, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Campus Continuation Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Gr: 9-12
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Pablo, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Pablo, CA include Middle College High School, Making Waves Academy and Summit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Tamalpais.
How many public high schools are located in San Pablo?
4 public high schools are located in San Pablo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Pablo?
San Pablo public high schools minority enrollment is 95% 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 San Pablo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Pablo include: Summit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Tamalpais vs. Making Waves Academy, Making Waves Academy vs. Summit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Tamalpais
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