Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Hoopa Valley 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoopa Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hoopa Valley High School's student population of 259 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for All
School Rankings
Hoopa Valley 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 Hoopa Valley High School is 0.33, 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
#4952 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
81%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoopa Valley High School's ranking?
Hoopa Valley High School is ranked #4952 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoopa Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Hoopa Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hoopa Valley High School?
259 students attend Hoopa Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hoopa Valley High School students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoopa Valley High School?
Hoopa Valley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hoopa Valley High School offer ?
Hoopa Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hoopa Valley High School part of?
Hoopa Valley High School is part of Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 4/10/2012
im a freshmen at arcata high and i havent been to hoopa valley high but i know lots of people who go there who say its an amazing school and i will agree with them because i believe that its great school, i wish i could go there :(
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