Top Rankings
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 65 students in Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
65 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #408 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#459 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
14%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
53%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,031 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,569 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,031
$19,974
Spending / Student
$34,569
$18,396
Best Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunsmuir High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dunsmuir Joint Union High Community Day
Alternative School
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District?
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 65 students.
What is the rank of Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District?
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District is ranked #408 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District?
53% of Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District?
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,569 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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