For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,344 students in Coalinga, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Coalinga, CA are Chesnut High (Continuation School), Coalinga High School and Cambridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coalinga, 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 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Coalinga have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Coalinga, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coalinga High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Coalinga, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesnut High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16673 Palmer
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Coalinga High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Van Ness Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7565
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7565
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Miles W. Culwell Community Day
Alternative School
275 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Coalinga, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Coalinga, CA include Chesnut High (Continuation School), Coalinga High School and Cambridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coalinga?
4 public high schools are located in Coalinga.
What is the racial composition of students in Coalinga?
Coalinga public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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