High Schools in Manteca Unified

Manteca Unified serves high school students through eight schools in the San Joaquin Valley, ranging from large traditional campuses to small alternative programs, with the district overall ranking in the bottom quarter of California.

Among these schools, Sierra High stands out as the top performer, achieving significantly higher test scores and better attendance than others in the area. Lathrop High also shows strengths, particularly in English and having the district's lowest dropout rate. In contrast, the smaller alternative schools like Calla High and Yosemite School Community Day (7-12) face severe challenges with very low test scores and high absenteeism, despite receiving more funding per student.

A key takeaway for parents is that while graduation rates are high across the comprehensive high schools, math proficiency is a major district-wide concern, with only Sierra High meeting the state average. Chronic absenteeism is also closely linked to school performance. The wide variation between schools within Manteca Unified means it's important to look at individual school data, as the district average can mask the successes of top schools and the acute needs of others.