Discovery High School

504 West Lennox St.
Yreka, CA 96097
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Discovery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Discovery High School's student population of 51 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Motto
Success for Every Child

School Rankings

Discovery High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
34%
<50%
47%
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery High School's ranking?
Discovery High School is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery High School?
The graduation rate of Discovery High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
51 students attend Discovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Discovery High School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery High School offer ?
Discovery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Discovery High School part of?
Discovery High School is part of Yreka Union High School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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