Serving 310 students in grades 7-12, Quincy Junior/senior 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quincy Junior/Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Quincy, CA, encompassing approximately 2,103.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 45.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quincy Junior/senior High School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1910
School Motto
Quincy Junior Senior High School inspires personal achievement in learning and citizenship for all students every day.
School Rankings
Quincy Junior/senior 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 Quincy Junior/senior High School is 0.41, 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
#5050 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quincy Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Quincy Junior/senior High School is ranked #5050 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Quincy Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Quincy Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Almanor High (Continuation School), Plumas Charter, Portola Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quincy Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Quincy Junior/senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Quincy Junior/senior High School?
310 students attend Quincy Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Quincy Junior/senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quincy Junior/senior High School?
Quincy Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Quincy Junior/senior High School offer ?
Quincy Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Quincy Junior/senior High School part of?
Quincy Junior/senior High School is part of Plumas Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of 2nd Quarter
January 15, 2027 (Friday)
Spring Break -No School
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School & Graduation
June 11, 2027 (Friday)
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