Best West Sacramento Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,414 students in West Sacramento, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Sacramento, CA are Evergreen Middle School, River City High School and Washington Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Sacramento, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in West Sacramento have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
West Sacramento, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River City 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 73% 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 West Sacramento, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Gr: 7-9
Rank: #22.
River City High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
637 Todhunder Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Yolo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
West Sacramento School For Independent Study
Alternative School
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-7891
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Sacramento, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Sacramento, CA include Evergreen Middle School, River City High School and Washington Middle College High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Sacramento?
5 public high schools are located in West Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in West Sacramento?
West Sacramento public high schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 West Sacramento are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in West Sacramento include: Yolo High School vs. River City High School

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