Best Crescent City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,625 students in Crescent City, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Crescent City, CA are Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Del Norte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crescent City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Crescent City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Crescent City, 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 Sunset High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Crescent City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Gr: K-9 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Del Norte Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 West Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Castle Rock
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Del Norte County Rop
Vocational School
1301 El Dorado
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Crescent City, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Crescent City, CA include Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Del Norte High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crescent City?
6 public high schools are located in Crescent City.
What is the racial composition of students in Crescent City?
Crescent City public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Crescent City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Crescent City include: Uncharted Shores Academy vs. Castle Rock, Castle Rock vs. Uncharted Shores Academy

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