For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,849 students in San Benito County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Benito County, CA are San Benito County Opportunity, Pinnacles Community and Anzar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Benito County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Benito County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
San Benito County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hollister High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Benito County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Benito County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-8408
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-8408
Gr: 7-9 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Pinnacles Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Anzar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 San Juan Hwy.
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-7660
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-7660
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Hollister High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Monterey St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 3,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
San Andreas Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
708 Flynn Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Gr: K-12 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in San Benito County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Benito County, CA include San Benito County Opportunity, Pinnacles Community and Anzar High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Benito County?
6 public high schools are located in San Benito County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito County?
San Benito County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Benito County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Benito County include: Hollister High School vs. Anzar High School
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