Del Norte County Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public schools in Del Norte County Unified School District, serving 3,553 students. Del Norte County Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Public schools in Del Norte County Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Del Norte County Unified School District are Del Norte High School, Redwood Elementary School and Pine Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Del Norte County Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.delnorte.k12.ca.us |
| School District Phone Number | (707) 464-0200 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 10,323 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,553 Students | 6,200,210 Students |
| # of Teachers | 160 Teachers | 264,809 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Del Norte County Unified School District, which is ranked #787 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #729 out of 989 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 516 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 15% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 199 Students | 719,621 Students |
| % Asian Students | 6% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 817 Students | 3,366,633 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 23% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 35 Students | 337,800 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 1,792 Students | 1,437,375 Students |
| % White Students | 50% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 6 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 188 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 325 | 530,386 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 291 | 456,975 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 290 | 454,374 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 266 | 446,120 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 268 | 465,351 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 289 | 470,766 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 302 | 484,866 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 284 | 474,703 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 255 | 472,206 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 257 | 493,729 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 250 | 482,007 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 222 | 473,871 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 254 | 486,683 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,115 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,168 is less than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $47 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $47 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,115 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,168 | $14,597 |
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Del Norte County Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Del Norte High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50%1301 El Dorado St.10
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Grades: 9-12 | 915 students
- Redwood Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50%6900 Lake Earl Dr.10
Fort Dick, CA 95538
(707) 464-0360
Grades: K-8 | 507 students
- Pine Grove Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50%900 Pine Grove Rd.10
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Grades: K-5 | 306 students
- Joe Hamilton Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1050 E St.10
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Grades: K-5 | 345 students
- Smith River Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%134 First St.10
Smith River, CA 95567
(707) 464-0370
Grades: K-8 | 220 students
- Mary Peacock Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1720 Arlington10
Crescent City, CA 95331
(707) 464-0301
Grades: K-5 | 295 students
- Mountain Elementary School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%55 Azalea Ln.10
Gasquet, CA 95543
(707) 457-3211
Grades: K-8 | n/a student
- Bess Maxwell Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1124 El Dorado St.10
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Grades: K-5 | 266 students
- Crescent Elk Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50%994 G St.10
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Grades: 6-8 | 539 students
- Margaret Keating Elementary School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%300 Minot Creek Rd.10
Klamath, CA 95548
(707) 464-0340
Grades: K-6 | 92 students
- Sunset High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.10
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Grades: 9-12 | 68 students
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