For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 761 students in 96097, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 96097, CA are Yreka High School, Discovery High School and Siskiyou County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 96097 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 96097, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 96097 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yreka High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96097, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yreka High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Preece Way
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2521
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 West Lennox St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Siskiyou County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 South Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Yreka Union High Community Day
Alternative School
504 West Lennox St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
96097, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gold Street Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
321 North Gold St
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2438
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2438
Gr: 1-5
J. Everett Barr Court (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
269 Sharps Ln.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1400
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1400
Gr: K-12
Siskiyou County Rop High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
609 S. Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8426
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8426
Gr: 11-12
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
609 S. Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 96097, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 96097, CA include Yreka High School, Discovery High School and Siskiyou County Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in 96097?
5 public high schools are located in 96097.
What is the racial composition of students in 96097?
96097 public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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