For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,840 students in Pittsburg, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, CA are Golden Gate Community, Pittsburg Senior High School and Black Diamond High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pittsburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Pittsburg, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pittsburg Senior High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Pittsburg, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Gate Community
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburg Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Harbor St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Gr: 9-12 | 3,532 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Black Diamond High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1131 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-4480
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Pittsburg, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Gr: 9-12
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, CA include Golden Gate Community, Pittsburg Senior High School and Black Diamond High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Pittsburg?
3 public high schools are located in Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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