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Yreka Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 692 students in Yreka Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Yreka Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
3 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
692 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yreka Union High School District, which is ranked #915 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#948 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
57%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,059 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,373
$19,978
Spending / Student
$15,059
$18,399
Best Yreka Union High School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yreka High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Preece Way
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2521
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 West Lennox St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Yreka Union High Community Day
Alternative School
504 West Lennox St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yreka Union High School District?
Yreka Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 692 students.
What is the rank of Yreka Union High School District?
Yreka Union High School District is ranked #915 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yreka Union High School District?
57% of Yreka Union High School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yreka Union High School District?
Yreka Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Yreka Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,059 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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