Downieville Junior-senior High

Downieville Junior-senior High is a public high school in Downieville, CA, part of the Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified. The school serves approximately 21 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.2:1. Students demonstrate 22% proficiency in math, 14 points below the state average and 29% in reading/language arts, 18 points below the state average.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $111,643, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 21 students, Downieville Junior-senior High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.2:1, Downieville Junior-senior High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Downieville Junior-senior High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.