For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,957 students in Selma, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Selma, CA are Selma High School, Heartland High (Continuation School) and Selma Independent. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Selma have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Selma, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Selma High School, with 93% 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 Selma, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selma High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Wright St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6550
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #22.
Heartland High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Selma Independent
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2269 Sylvia St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6670
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Selma, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1420 Second St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6720
Grades: K-1
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Selma, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Selma, CA include Selma High School, Heartland High (Continuation School) and Selma Independent.
How many public high schools are located in Selma?
3 public high schools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma 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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