For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 458 students in Edwards, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Edwards, CA is Desert Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Edwards have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Edwards, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert Junior-senior 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 63% 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 Edwards, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Grades: 7-12
| 458 students
Edwards, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Grades: K-2
| 272 students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 429 students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Edwards, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Edwards, CA include Desert Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Edwards?
1 public high schools are located in Edwards.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards?
Edwards public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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