Modoc High School

900 N. Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Modoc High School serves 232 students in grades 9-12.
Modoc High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Modoc High School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
232 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Modoc High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Modoc High School is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#3117 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
19%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
64%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Modoc High School's ranking?
Modoc High School is ranked #3117 out of 3,649 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Modoc High School?
The graduation rate of Modoc High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Modoc High School?
232 students attend Modoc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Modoc High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Modoc High School?
Modoc High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Modoc High School offer ?
Modoc High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Modoc High School part of?
Modoc High School is part of Modoc Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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