Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District

5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025-2202
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 61 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
10,334 Schools
# Students
61 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #406 of all 1,904 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.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1346 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
<50%
33%
<50%
47%
<50%
29%
(21-22)
60-79%
87%
(2022-23)
48.5%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.63
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
23%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
47%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $39,459 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,836 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,459
$20,100
Spending / Student
$36,836
$18,512

Best Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunsmuir High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Dunsmuir Joint Union High Community Day
Alternative School
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Gr: 9-12

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 61 students.
What is the rank of Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District?
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District is ranked #406 out of 1,904 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 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?
47% of Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
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 $36,836 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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