2023 Best High Schools in the Stockton Area

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  420 reviews

Sophomore: The school itself is amazing, the staff is nice, the school community and spirit is very present and welcoming!... Read 420 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 284

• Student-teacher ratio 32:1

• Stockton Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  129 reviews

Senior: A very good school in not the best part of town. Students and staff are willing to help, although some teachers can be a bit rude. There isn't much encouragement when it comes to academics. People claim to be busy busy and that's why everyone is okay with the massive procrastination and culture of laziness going on. The poor TAs! The emphasis is definitely on extracurriculars, of which there aren't actually that many. If you've heard about how you can get an Associate's degree here, it's true. Our student-teacher ratio is so high because our many professors aren't accounted for in that metric. Still, classes of 30+ students are normal. I know all this makes it sound like I hated SECA, so final pieces of advice: advocate for yourself, take risks, and try to have some fun! YOLO!... Read 129 reviews

• grade A

• Students 443

• Student-teacher ratio 32:1

• Lammersville Joint Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  109 reviews

Senior: Mountain House High School is a great school with teachers who are truly eager to help their students. Most of them give great lectures and provide support to those who need extra help with material. They are very approachable. The students are also nice. It is not very hard to make new friends and to find an accepting community to support you throughout your high school years. There are many high school events and rallies designed to improve high school spirit. They include many fun performances and games that, although geared towards upperclassmen, are fun to attend and see. Overall, MHHS is a great high school to be at!... Read 109 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,709

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Stockton, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  173 reviews

Alum: I loved every minute I had a Saint Mary's! It was a very involved school, nearly every student is involved in sports and clubs, and everyone knows each other. It was really a great environment to learn in, and grow in!... Read 173 reviews

• grade A

• Students 885

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Stockton, CA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  242 reviews

Senior: My overall experience with Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy has constantly shifted and spiraled throughout the years. As a young freshman seeking to experience the epic high and lows of high school, I was disappointed when I learned my school didn't even have a football team. I quickly came to the realization that this would not be the typical high school experience and spent most of my freshman year with a poor attitude towards my school. My school instead focuses on implementing college classes into our school rather than sports and clubs. Eventually, I came to appreciate my school because of all the college credits I now have. As a senior I realize this school has set me up in the best way possible, and there is no other school that goes so far to actually build college classes into students schedule, and take away the stress of having to take these extra classes on your own. I am very thankful for my school, and am excited for the epic high and lows in high school!... Read 242 reviews

• grade A

• Students 572

• Student-teacher ratio 29:1

• Tracy, CA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  326 reviews

Junior: While hating on one's school, being negative or picky, or having irritation with schools is oddly a popular trend amongst students, one does not have the chance to jump on the hate bandwagon if they go to Millennium. Millennium Charter School offers amazing classes, taught by phenomenal teachers such as Harvard, Stanford, and USC alums, and resources that former MHS students preach made them extremely college ready, especially compared to their undergraduate peers. While school culture can be improved when it comes to rallies, spirit, and more, that problem sort of lies on default teen embarrassment of being excited about something. Millennium's environment is extremely welcoming and helpful, and administration and staff ensures all students are protected, doing their best, and have the most beneficial material available to them. Academics, the ability to take actual college classes, and our home-like atmosphere are just a few of the incredible traits Millennium has to offer.... Read 326 reviews

• grade A

• Students 538

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Lincoln Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  535 reviews

Senior: During my time at Lincoln High School, I had a mixed experience with both positive and negative aspects. One of the best parts was the community of students and teachers. It was nice to be surrounded by individuals from different backgrounds and cultures, fostering a rich learning environment. Additionally, the school offered a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports teams that allowed students to explore their interests and develop their talents. However, one of the worst parts was the overcrowded classrooms, which often made it difficult to receive personalized attention and hindered effective learning.... Read 535 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,894

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Stockton, CA•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  66 reviews

Alum: I graduated here with IB diploma. Overall it's a great school in terms of academics. IB courses are difficult but it definitely prepares you for college (and if you score well enough on IB exams, you can skip some college classes). Admission to here is difficult, it took me for about 8 months to be enrolled from waitlist. Teachers are generally nice and are willing to help students. But some does not respect boundaries and are notoriously disrespectful (if you studied TOK in DP), you know who I am talking about. Other than that, the food is terrible, there are no meat and the food taste pretty bad. Also, the worst thing is the LOCATION. PE is very fun but there are no designated region to play sports. So we either played inside the St. Mary's Church, or outdoor parks like Fremont. Fremont park is horrendously dangerous and we played sports when tweakers were fighting and I had found heroin needles around the floor. --Ethan L.... Read 66 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 514

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Stockton Unified School District, CA•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  38 reviews

Senior: Pacific Law Academy, often known as PLA, is a college preparatory high-school. To be a full-time student, you must be a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, but seventh and eighth graders at the nearby school (Kohls) has the chance to come to PLA for a period to partake in Algebra 1 and get ahead. The school is small of about 200 or so students, so everyone almost knows one another. As a result of this small school, teachers interact more with students and provide more academic support. However, unlike most high schools, we do not follow the "block" schedule. Instead, we have seven classes year-round (one of them being advisory). So this can be quite demanding, but also helpful in a way that you don't have to spend an hour and more in one course. PLA provides many AP and honor courses, but as it is a small school, most choices for electives are limited. PLA is only one of the many schools in the area.... Read 38 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 210

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Tracy Joint Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  434 reviews

Senior: John C. Kimball High School was a 5 out of 5 star experience for me. From my 4 years there I gained so much experience & they have prepared me for the real world. I've been really involved at Kimball. For instance i joined a few clubs, i joined cheer for 3 years, & I joined leadership for my senior year! The atmosphere at Kimball is so positive. I have a good relationship with almost all my teachers. I'm glad I went to Kimball for my high school experience.... Read 434 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,605

• Student-teacher ratio 27:1

• Tracy Joint Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  409 reviews

Junior: The staff at Tracy High are welcoming and friendly - though they do have their days. I would say I have had mainly positive experiences with my teachers in my time being here, but because of the teacher shortage I have found that some of the teachers at Tracy High do not carry out their job as well as some others. There are a few teachers that make the school extremely special and worth attending. They teach with rigor and enthusiasm and make learning fun and enjoyable - but not too easygoing. It’s the perfect amount of easy and difficult so you learn how to do things independently. I think the quality of their teaching is so immaculate that sometimes I wonder why they are teaching here and not at universities. I can tell how much they enjoy their jobs and how they enjoy helping and interacting with the students. While the school isn’t quite perfect, there is some charm and some beauty to it. Also, since many different people attend our school, you’re bound to find your people.... Read 409 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,894

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Stockton Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.54 out of 5  79 reviews

Junior: This charter school is quite intriguing. If you aspire to attend medical school, it will equip you with the necessary skills to overcome any obstacles you may face. The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with staff, teachers, counselors, and faculty who treat you like family. Our core values are encapsulated in the acronym PASSION, which stands for Professionalism, Academic Excellence, Strength, Service, Integrity, Optimism, and Nurturing. Together, we form a supportive community that can help you navigate any challenges on your journey towards your goals.... Read 79 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 456

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Manteca Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  385 reviews

Senior: I love Sierra High! Our admin deeply cares about student's education. I am ASB President and the school has a really good learning environment, and wants the student's to have fun.... Read 385 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,463

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Lodi, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  23 reviews

Senior: Lodi Academy is a small school, so everyone gets a chance to get to know each other and go on trips that larger schools may not be able to do. Smaller class sizes mean that you can get help from teachers easier. The teachers at this school truly care about their students and will do anything to make sure their students succeed in life.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 77

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Galt Joint Union High School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  243 reviews

Alum: I transferred schools in my Junior year of high school to Liberty Ranch, because I wasn't getting a good enough education at Jim Elliot High School. I am so glad I made the switch. I had some pretty great teachers and I knew I was learning so much more than my previous school. Unlike my old school which had a lot of insincere snobby people, I met so many more people at Liberty Ranch who were much more down to earth. There will always be some drawbacks and one of my closest friends didn't necessarily enjoy her experience as much as I did. The only thing that is a bit frustrating is now in order to visit the school you have to go to the office to receive a visitors pass, which isn't necessary, because that doesn't improve security. Honestly, Galt (CA) is one of the safest places to live. Nothing really ever happens in Galt. Well anyways, I hope this feedback is helpful!... Read 243 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,114

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Manteca Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  307 reviews

Senior: At Lathrop High School, a lot of teachers are engaged in teaching the students, however, some of their methods are fast-paced or out-of-touch with the current generation of students thus causing difficulty for students to be engaged. The environment is good however, there are many fights and drama among the students.... Read 307 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,452

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.49 out of 5  467 reviews

Senior: I started attending Lodi High School as a Junior, and made friends immediately. You can make friends with anyone, but you should choose your friends wisely. I LOVE all of the staff and am so glad I won the position of Associated Student Body President. I love talking with random kids I don’t know, because they always open up when you show that you’re invested in a true conversation with them. It’s a joy to see students light up and become happier with COVID ending and us all being in school together. The faculty are fun, care for their students education, and make a difference in their student’s lives. I wish to see how certain kids act towards each other, themselves, and their teachers change. There have been a lot of fire drills because of vaping in our bathrooms. We do have an app, posters, and reminders on school items for safety and mental health related things. I’m glad I got the opportunity to come to Lodi High and meet all of the impactful people I now have in my life :)... Read 467 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 2,125

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Tracy Joint Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  456 reviews

Senior: Merrill F. West High school is a very diverse, and healthy environment for their student population. There are many different programs students can get involved in like the Space and Engineering Program, FFA, JROTC, AVID, and the Pack Leadership Program. Additionally, there are multitudinous sports and clubs one can join for extracurricular activities. Overall, the teaching and administration staff are very hard-working and care about their students. I would highly recommend students of the Tracy Unified School District to look into West High!... Read 456 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 2,259

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  365 reviews

Senior: I have loved attending Tokay High these last four years because I love the people I'm surrounded with as well as the amazing teachers that provide an excellent education for us as we prepare to enter college, trade school, or the work force. I really love the resources they have at this school to help students to not fall behind on their schoolwork and they help make sure that everyone is on track to graduate on time, which shows that they care about each and every individual.... Read 365 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 2,073

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Lodi Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  500 reviews

Senior: I loved Bear Creek! Most of the teachers were always willing to help, our athletics program is awesome, student government works extremely hard to make events worthwile, and all of the culture clubs have been super fun to partake in.... Read 500 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 2,097

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Galt Joint Union High School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.51 out of 5  295 reviews

Alum: I think that Galt High School is a very friendly place, the office staff are friendly, the teachers are determined to help the students to succeed in life. The school has an excellent STEM program that teaches students depending on what they want to be when the graduate high school they can learn the basics about a specific career. The classes combine both hands on learning and in note taking. The athletics department has coaches that are a combination of coaches who studied to become a coach, and coaches who played the sport that that they are coaching. The school is very diverse and has students and staff from all walks of life. The school is very safe, the school has a variety of clubs and after school activities.... Read 295 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,036

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Stockton, CA•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  280 reviews

Senior: Venture Academy is a charter school in Stockton California with teachers that are very helpful and friendly, you're able to create a good bonds with teachers! Venture Academy offers CTEC classes that favor the students interested in mechanics. It offers Art Essentials and Photoshop that interest the artistic students. Provides health type classes such as Health. Something Venture Academy should consider expanding on should be health-related classes. All these different opportunities while still containing the essential classes to pass high school and attend colleges. Venture Academy design is a bit basic and small, fortunately it is maintaining very well in terms of design. What I especially loved about Venture Acadamey is the fact that you get homeschool on Friday. This allows for assignments to be completed all in one day, or at least that is how I see Friday homeschool. A way to complete assignments and extra study if needed. Venutre Academy is a 5/5 stars, would recommend!... Read 280 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,588

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Stockton, CA•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  31 reviews

Senior: I've been attending Humphreys College Academy of Business Law & Education for the past 5 years, as well as taken college courses with their partnership with Humphreys University! This is a wonderful learning environment with endless opportunities waiting! I highly recommend this school and what it has to offer!... Read 31 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,033

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Lodi, CA•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  11 reviews

Junior: I absolutely love this school because of the great academic, teachers and opportunities provided. The classes this school offers are amazing and help me achieve my goals and helps me be successful in the future for example one of the class Iam currently taking is EKG and that class has helped me a lot in the medical field which is my major. The teachers are amazing and very supportive they will always help you no matter what on any subject or any questions you have and are ver understanding and patient. Overall Iam very gratefull to be at this school!!... Read 11 reviews

• grade B

• Students 837

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Manteca Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  512 reviews

Junior: I honestly love it! It’s very fun and very easy to get involved. My freshman year till now, the beginning of my senior year, has definitely been a memorable experience. I’ve made tons of friends, whether it be from classes, clubs, leadership, sports, etc. One thing I feel I love the most about East Union is there extended opportunities for envolvement. They’re are so many clubs, based on your ethnic background like BSU or your interest like gaming or being a mathlete. There’s so much to do and so many ways to get envolved. It’s definitely an experience to remember forever.... Read 512 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,566

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1