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Modoc Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 766 students in Modoc Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Modoc Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
766 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Modoc Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1447 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1511 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.7%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
63%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,974 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,765 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,974
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,765
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Modoc Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warner High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
State Line Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 County Road 45
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
(530) 946-4127
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
(530) 946-4127
Gr: K-5
Rank: #44.
Alturas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
809 West Eighth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Modoc Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
906 West Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Modoc High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 North Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 766 students.
What is the rank of Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District is ranked #1447 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Modoc Joint Unified School District?
63% of Modoc Joint Unified School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Modoc Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,765 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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