For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,687 students in Del Norte County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Del Norte County, 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.
Del Norte County, 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 Del Norte County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Del Norte County, 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 Del Norte County (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 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 | 918 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 | 315 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 | 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
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Del Norte County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Del Norte County, CA include Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Del Norte High School.
How many public high schools are located in Del Norte County?
7 public high schools are located in Del Norte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Del Norte County?
Del Norte County 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 Del Norte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Del Norte County include: Castle Rock vs. Uncharted Shores Academy, Uncharted Shores Academy vs. Castle Rock
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