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Fort Sage Unified School District

School District · Herlong, California

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 229

Teachers (FTE): 16

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

229

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

229

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#516 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,060

+$1,413 vs California median

District size

229 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Fort Sage Unified ranks #516 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Fort Sage Unified's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Herlong High (6.2/10), Mt. Lassen Charter (5.6/10), and Sierra Primary (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Fort Sage Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Herlong High	6.2 / 10	High	—	31
2	Mt. Lassen Charter	5.6 / 10	Other	—	139
3	Sierra Primary	4.8 / 10	Elementary	—	45

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About Fort Sage Unified

Fort Sage Unified is a Herlong, California school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 229 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $19,060 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Fort Sage Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Herlong High, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, Fort Sage Unified students show an average math proficiency of 23.4% and ELA proficiency of 31.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Fort Sage Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency23.4%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency31.7%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Sage Unified with test data.

Schools in Fort Sage Unified

4 schools

Elementary Schools1

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

Other Schools1

District Details

State: California
City: Herlong
Total Enrollment: 229
Teachers (FTE): 16
District spending per student: $19,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fort Sage Unified?

Fort Sage Unified has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fort Sage Unified?

The average composite rating for Fort Sage Unified is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Fort Sage Unified?

Fort Sage Unified's district-level spending was $19,060 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Sage Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Sage Unified is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fort Sage Unified?

Herlong High is the highest-rated school in Fort Sage Unified with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in Fort Sage Unified?

Across schools in Fort Sage Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fort Sage Unified compare to other districts in California?

Fort Sage Unified has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.5/10
Math Proficiency: 23.4%
ELA Proficiency: 31.7%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.