For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,292 students in 93638, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 93638, CA are Sherman Thomas Charter High School, Matilda Torres High School and Mountain Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93638 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93638, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93638 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Matilda Torres 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93638, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26303 Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-6626
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Matilda Torres High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16645 Road 26
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 416-5909
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 416-5909
Gr: 9-12 | 2,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Clinton Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4580
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4580
Gr: 10-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
93638, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Apollo Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
28198 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Gr: 1-6
Independence High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
37479 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Gr: 9-12
Juvenile Hall (Endeavorvoyager Secondary) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Madera County Opportunity High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
28123 Ave 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Gr: 7-12
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 93638, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 93638, CA include Sherman Thomas Charter High School, Matilda Torres High School and Mountain Vista High School.
How many public high schools are located in 93638?
3 public high schools are located in 93638.
What is the racial composition of students in 93638?
93638 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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