For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 6,208 students in Sutter County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sutter County, CA are Butte View High School, Pathways Charter Academy and Sutter Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sutter 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 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sutter County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Sutter County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sutter Union High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Sutter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Butte View High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2665 Acacia St.
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pathways Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2480
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2480
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Sutter Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2665 Acacia St.
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Live Oak High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2351 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5415
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5415
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
River Valley High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 El Margarita Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2500
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Valley Oak Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Aerostem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
82 Second St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 742-2531
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 742-2531
Gr: 5-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Feather River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2400
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2400
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
East Nicolaus High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Yuba City High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 B St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-4900
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,678 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Yuba City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
256 Wilbur Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-9667
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-9667
Gr: K-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Live Oak Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Yuba City Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
984 B St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5244
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5244
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Albert Powell Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Clark Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5210
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5210
Gr: 10-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Sutter County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
970 Klamath Ln.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2900
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2900
Gr: K-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Rop
Vocational School
970 Klamath Ln.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2942
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2942
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sutter County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sutter County, CA include Butte View High School, Pathways Charter Academy and Sutter Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sutter County?
16 public high schools are located in Sutter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sutter County?
Sutter County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 Sutter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sutter County include: Yuba City High School vs. River Valley High School, River Valley High School vs. Yuba City High School, Sutter Union High School vs. River Valley High School
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