For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 21 students in Downieville, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Downieville, CA is Downieville Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downieville, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Downieville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Downieville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downieville Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Downieville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sierra Community Day-west High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer E
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3525
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3525
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Downieville, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Downieville, CA include Downieville Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Downieville?
1 public high schools are located in Downieville.
What is the racial composition of students in Downieville?
Downieville public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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