For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,687 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Gr: K-9 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Del Norte Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 West Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Castle Rock
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Gr: K-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Del Norte County Rop
Vocational School
1301 El Dorado
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Elk Creek
Alternative School
1115 Williams Dr.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: 7-12
Crescent City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bar-o High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15005 Highway 199
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
212 East Washington Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Gr: K-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Del Norte County Community (Secondary) High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Del Norte County Community Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: 1-6
Juvenile Hallbar-o (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
212 E. Washington Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Gr: K-12
510 E Washington Blvd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-1162
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-1162
Gr: K-12
Paragon/avalon Independent Study (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: K-12
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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?
7 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: Elk Creek vs. Del Norte High School, Del Norte High School vs. Elk Creek, Castle Rock vs. Uncharted Shores Academy
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