Weed High School is a secondary school located in Weed, California and is part of the Siskiyou Union High School District.
Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, Weed High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weed High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Weed High School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
10
School Rankings
Weed High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weed High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4078 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weed High School's ranking?
Weed High School is ranked #4078 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Weed High School often compared to?
Weed High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yreka High School, Mount Shasta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weed High School?
The graduation rate of Weed High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Weed High School?
189 students attend Weed High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Weed High School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weed High School?
Weed High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Weed High School offer ?
Weed High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Weed High School part of?
Weed High School is part of Siskiyou Union High School District.
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