For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,451 students in Citrus Heights, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Citrus Heights, CA are Mesa Verde High School and San Juan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citrus Heights, 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 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Citrus Heights have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Citrus Heights, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mesa Verde High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Citrus Heights, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Verde High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5288
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5288
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
San Juan High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7551 Greenback Ln.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5112
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5112
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Citrus Heights, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5959 Greenback Ln. #500 C/o Ca
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 992-9036
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 992-9036
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 22%
7322 Sunrise Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5220
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5220
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Citrus Heights, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Citrus Heights, CA include Mesa Verde High School and San Juan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Citrus Heights?
2 public high schools are located in Citrus Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 61% 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 Citrus Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Citrus Heights include: Mesa Verde High School vs. San Juan High School, San Juan High School vs. Mesa Verde High School
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