For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,100 students in Plumas County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Plumas County, CA are Plumas County Opportunity, Plumas Charter and Quincy Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plumas 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 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Plumas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Plumas County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plumas Charter, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Plumas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plumas County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Plumas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 East Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Gr: K-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Quincy Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Quincy Junction Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Chester Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Portola Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Gr: 7-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Almanor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Community
Alternative School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Rop
Vocational School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Plumas County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Plumas County, CA include Plumas County Opportunity, Plumas Charter and Quincy Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plumas County?
10 public high schools are located in Plumas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Plumas County?
Plumas County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Plumas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Plumas County include: Quincy Junior/senior High School vs. Portola Junior/senior High School, Quincy Junior/senior High School vs. Plumas Charter, Quincy Junior/senior High School vs. Almanor High (Continuation School)
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