For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 412 students in Trinity County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Trinity County, CA are Hayfork High School, Alps View High (Continuation School) and R.i.s.e. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trinity County, 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 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Trinity County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Trinity County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Trinity 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Trinity County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayfork High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Oak St.
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Alps View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Victory Ln.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
R.i.s.e. Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Memorial Dr.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #44.
Trinity High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Victory Ln.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6127
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6127
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley High School
Alternative School
6930 State Hwy. 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Trinity County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Trinity River Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
310 Victory Lane
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Trinity County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Trinity County, CA include Hayfork High School, Alps View High (Continuation School) and R.i.s.e. Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Trinity County?
7 public high schools are located in Trinity County.
What is the racial composition of students in Trinity County?
Trinity County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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