Serving 19 students in grades 7-12, Downieville Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Downieville Junior-Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire school district and spans approximately 1,471.8 square miles in Downieville, CA. The typical drive to the school is 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 16.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 49.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downieville Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Downieville Junior-senior High School's student population of 19 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
19 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Downieville Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downieville Junior-senior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2505 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
Showing 2005–2021. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downieville Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Downieville Junior-senior High School is ranked #2505 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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 Downieville Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Downieville Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Downieville Junior-senior High School?
19 students attend Downieville Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Downieville Junior-senior High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Downieville Junior-senior High School?
Downieville Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Downieville Junior-senior High School offer ?
Downieville Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Downieville Junior-senior High School part of?
Downieville Junior-senior High School is part of Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District.
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