Serving 694 students in grades 9-12, Yreka High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yreka High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yreka High School's student population of 694 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yreka High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yreka High School is 0.57, 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
#618 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Yreka High School's ranking?
Yreka High School is ranked #618 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yreka High School often compared to?
Yreka High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weed High School, Mt. Shasta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yreka High School?
The graduation rate of Yreka High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yreka High School?
694 students attend Yreka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Yreka High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yreka High School?
Yreka High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yreka High School offer ?
Yreka High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yreka High School part of?
Yreka High School is part of Yreka Union High School District.
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