For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 788 students in Modoc County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Modoc County, CA are Modoc County Special Education, Warner High School and High Desert Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Modoc County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Modoc County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Modoc County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shasta View Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Modoc County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Modoc County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Warner High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Shasta View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Gr: K-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Surprise Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Gr: 8-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Modoc High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 North Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Modoc County Rop
Vocational School
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7102
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7102
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Modoc County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Modoc County, CA include Modoc County Special Education, Warner High School and High Desert Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in Modoc County?
7 public high schools are located in Modoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Modoc County?
Modoc County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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