For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,093 students in Mc Farland, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mc Farland, CA are Mcfarland Independent, Mcfarland High School Early College and San Joaquin High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Farland, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mc Farland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Mc Farland, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcfarland High School Early College, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Mc Farland, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Mcfarland High School Early College
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
259 West Sherwood Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
San Joaquin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mc Farland, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mc Farland, CA include Mcfarland Independent, Mcfarland High School Early College and San Joaquin High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Mc Farland?
3 public high schools are located in Mc Farland.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Farland?
Mc Farland public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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