Happy Camp High School serves 55 students in grades 9-12.
Happy Camp High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- 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
Happy Camp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Happy Camp High School's student population of 55 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
55 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Happy Camp High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Happy Camp High School is 0.74, 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.
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
11:1
21:1

American Indian
31%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
14%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
31%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
24%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Camp High School's ranking?
Happy Camp High School is ranked #715 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Happy Camp High School?
The graduation rate of Happy Camp High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Happy Camp High School?
55 students attend Happy Camp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Happy Camp High School students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Happy Camp High School?
Happy Camp High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Happy Camp High School offer ?
Happy Camp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Happy Camp High School part of?
Happy Camp High School is part of Siskiyou Union High School District.
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