The average student-teacher ratio in California public high schools is approximately 21:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
3:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in California (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
25910 Long Barn Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Compton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 639-4321
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 639-4321
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
656 West Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
2 Pinecrest School Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 965-4046
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 965-4046
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Murrieta Options Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-9
2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Plumas County Opportunity
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-9
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
25611 Lyons Dam Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-5672
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-5672
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
9670 Rancheria Flat Rd.
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 372-2414
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 372-2414
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Alba
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-12
4041 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-3900
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-3900
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Alpine County Opportunity
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-12
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Bidwell Point High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Community Day
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
426 East K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
Old State Highway 127
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
112 Nevada City Hwy.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Jewel City Community Day
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-10
440 West Lomita
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 549-4812
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 549-4812
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Nidorf Barry J.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Pomona Alternative
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1460 East Holt Ave. Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Raymond Granite High School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
38828 Road 600
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-8801
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
River Delta Community Day
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
160 Courtland High School Ln.
Courtland, CA 95615
(916) 775-1771
Courtland, CA 95615
(916) 775-1771
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Sierra High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 10-12
461 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-6802
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-6802
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
16703 South Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Blue Ridge
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1041 Al Tahoe Blvd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 541-4126
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 541-4126
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Clovis Community Day Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
1715 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1995
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1995
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Fulton
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
2004 Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7385
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7385
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
10 Loop Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Margaret J. Kemp
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
400 Paul Scannell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
133 Campus Way
Mccloud, CA 96057
(530) 964-2181
Mccloud, CA 96057
(530) 964-2181
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
13630 Aqueduct-volcano Rd.
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7581
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7581
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Placer County Community Schools
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Rite Of Passage
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
10400 Fricot City Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
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