For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,623 students in Barstow, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barstow, CA are Barstow High School and Central High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barstow, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Barstow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Barstow, 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 Barstow High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Barstow, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barstow High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 South First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,549 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Central High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Gr: 7-12
Barstow, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
551 S. Avenue H
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barstow, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barstow, CA include Barstow High School and Central High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Barstow?
3 public high schools are located in Barstow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow?
Barstow public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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