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 2026-27 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 35%), 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
61 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #405 of all 1,903 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.
Overall District Rank
#1346 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
Showing 2013–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2001–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
56%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
20%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,820 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,770 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$45,820
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$43,770
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunsmuir High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
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
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 #405 out of 1,903 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 $43,770 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
