California City High

California City High sits in one of the Mojave Desert's more unique communities — a sprawling planned city that never quite grew into its ambitious mid-century vision, leaving wide open streets and a tight-knit population that tends to rally around its local institutions. Families who put down roots here are often connected to nearby Edwards Air Force Base or the broader high desert workforce, and they're looking for a school that gives their kids a genuine path forward despite the limited options of a small, remote town. The school faces real academic challenges reflected in its rankings, but for families committed to the community, it remains the heart of California City's youth experience.