Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, Modoc 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Modoc High's attendance zone covers the entire Alturas, CA school district and spans approximately 2,576.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone takes about 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 31.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 45.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Modoc High School's student population of 245 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Modoc 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 Modoc 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
#7085 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
63%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Braves
Source: 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 #7085 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Modoc High School?
The graduation rate of Modoc High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Modoc High School?
245 students attend Modoc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Modoc High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Modoc High School?
Modoc High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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