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Downieville Junior-senior High
High School · Sierra-plumas Joint Unified · Downieville, CA
A Sierra-plumas Joint Unified high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
PO Box B, Downieville, CA 95936
Academics
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2017, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Downieville Junior-senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,643
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalton HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–12 | Not available | 154 | Compare → |
| Sierra Pass (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- District spending per student
- $19,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Downieville Junior-senior High is listed in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downieville Junior-senior High
Downieville Junior-senior High is a public high school in Downieville, CA, part of Sierra-plumas Joint Unified, serving approximately 21 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downieville Junior-senior High
What grades does Downieville Junior-senior High serve?
Downieville Junior-senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Downieville Junior-senior High?
Downieville Junior-senior High has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downieville Junior-senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Downieville Junior-senior High is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Downieville Junior-senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downieville Junior-senior High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Downieville Junior-senior High a charter school?
No, Downieville Junior-senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Downieville Junior-senior High a Title I school?
No, Downieville Junior-senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downieville Junior-senior High?
47.6% of students at Downieville Junior-senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sierra County
- Phone
- (530) 289-3473
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 95936)
- 191
- Area median age
- 61.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95936; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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