For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 667 students in 95971, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95971, 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 95971 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95971, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95971 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95971, CA Public High Schools (2025-26)
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: 7-9 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
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 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
95971, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
175 N. Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Gr: K-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Sierra High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 10330
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95971, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95971, CA include Plumas County Opportunity, Plumas Charter and Quincy Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95971?
5 public high schools are located in 95971.
What is the racial composition of students in 95971?
95971 public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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