For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 679 students in Live Oak, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Live Oak, CA are Live Oak High School, Valley Oak Continuation High School and Live Oak Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Live Oak, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Live Oak have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Live Oak, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Live Oak High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Live Oak, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Live Oak, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Live Oak, CA include Live Oak High School, Valley Oak Continuation High School and Live Oak Alternative.
How many public high schools are located in Live Oak?
3 public high schools are located in Live Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Live Oak?
Live Oak public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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