Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Dunsmuir High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunsmuir High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dunsmuir High School's student population of 61 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunsmuir High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunsmuir High School is 0.57, 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
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunsmuir High School's ranking?
Dunsmuir High School is ranked #715 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dunsmuir High School often compared to?
Dunsmuir High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Shasta High School by visitors of our site.
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 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunsmuir High School?
The graduation rate of Dunsmuir High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dunsmuir High School?
61 students attend Dunsmuir High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dunsmuir High School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunsmuir High School?
Dunsmuir High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dunsmuir High School offer ?
Dunsmuir High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dunsmuir High School part of?
Dunsmuir High School is part of Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District.
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