For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 458 students in Edwards, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Edwards, CA is Desert Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Edwards have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Edwards, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert Junior-senior 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 63% 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 Edwards, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Gr: 7-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Edwards, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Gr: K-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Edwards, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Edwards, CA include Desert Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Edwards?
1 public high schools are located in Edwards.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards?
Edwards public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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