For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,933 students in Auburn, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Auburn, CA are Placer County Community Schools, Sierra Vista and Placer County Court Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Auburn, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maidu Virtual Charter Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Auburn, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Placer County Community Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Placer County Court Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Placer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Orange St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4581
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,303 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Confluence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Gr: 10-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Placer County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Auburn, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Alta Vista Community Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Gr: K-5
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Maidu High Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3775 Richardson Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Auburn, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Auburn, CA include Placer County Community Schools, Sierra Vista and Placer County Court Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Auburn?
8 public high schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Auburn include: Placer County Community Schools vs. Placer High School, Placer County Pathways Charter vs. Placer High School, Placer County Community Schools vs. Placer County Pathways Charter
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