For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,318 students in Banning, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Banning, CA are Banning Independent Study, Banning High School and New Horizon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banning, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Banning have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Banning, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Banning High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Banning, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banning Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1151 West Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Banning High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Westward
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1151 West Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Banning, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Banning, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Banning, CA include Banning Independent Study, Banning High School and New Horizon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Banning?
3 public high schools are located in Banning.
What is the racial composition of students in Banning?
Banning public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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