For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,133 students in Rowland Heights, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rowland Heights, CA are John A. Rowland High School and Santana High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowland Heights, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Rowland Heights have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Rowland Heights, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John A. Rowland High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Rowland Heights, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John A. Rowland High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 South Otterbein St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3448
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3448
Gr: 9-12 | 2,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Santana High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
341 South La Seda Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-5971
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Unified Community Day
Alternative School
1928 Nogales St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rowland Heights, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rowland Heights, CA include John A. Rowland High School and Santana High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Rowland Heights?
3 public high schools are located in Rowland Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowland Heights?
Rowland Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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