Serving 612 students in grades 9-12, Yreka High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Yreka High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Yreka, CA, encompassing approximately 1,304.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the nearest zone edge being about 20.3 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 30.1 miles away.
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yreka High School's student population of 612 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
612 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yreka High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yreka High School is 0.62, 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
#4336 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
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)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Yreka High School's ranking?
Yreka High School is ranked #4336 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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, Mount Shasta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Yreka High School?
The graduation rate of Yreka High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Yreka High School?
612 students attend Yreka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Yreka High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yreka High School?
Yreka High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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