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Top 3 Best Pittsburg Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,840 students in Pittsburg, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, CA are Pittsburg Senior High School, Golden Gate Community and Black Diamond High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pittsburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Pittsburg, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pittsburg Senior High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Pittsburg, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburg Senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Harbor St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Grades: 9-12
| 3,532 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Gate Community
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Black Diamond High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1131 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pittsburg, California

Pittsburg, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, CA include Pittsburg Senior High School, Golden Gate Community and Black Diamond High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Pittsburg?
3 public high schools are located in Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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