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Ella Barkley High
High School · Hamilton Unified
PO Box 488, Hamilton City, CA 95951
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
17:1
Grades
10th – 12th
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
17:1
Grades
10th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Ella Barkley High
Ella Barkley High is a public high school in Hamilton City, CA, part of the Hamilton Unified. The school serves approximately 17 students in grades 10th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $71,331, where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a distant rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 17 students, Ella Barkley 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.
Located in a rural area, Ella Barkley 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Address
- PO Box 488, Hamilton City, CA 95951
- Website
- husdschools.org
- Phone
- (530) 826-3331
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 488, Hamilton City, CA 95951
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ella Barkley High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Fair View High (Continuation) (rated 6.5/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Chico). Additionally, Hamilton High (rated 5.5/10, 0.1 miles away). For more schools in Hamilton City, see our Hamilton City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High Hamilton City | 0.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Hamilton Elementary Hamilton City | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Nord Country Chico | 4.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Capay Joint Union Elementary Orland | 5.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Plaza Elementary Orland | 5.3 mi | 7.5 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY BAPTIST SCHOOL Chico | 7.3 mi | — |
| Pleasant Valley Baptist Schools Chico | 7.3 mi | — |
| Shasta Elementary Chico | 7.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Lake View Charter Orangevale | 7.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Lake Elementary Orland | 7.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Emma Wilson Elementary Chico | 7.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Blue Oak Charter Chico | 7.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Providence Christian School (dba) Orland | 8.3 mi | — |
| William Finch Orland | 8.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Fair View High (Continuation) Chico | 8.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Oakdale Chico | 8.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Academy for Change Chico | 8.5 mi | — |
| Center for Alternative Learning Chico | 8.5 mi | — |
| Citrus Avenue Elementary Chico | 8.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Rosedale Elementary Chico | 8.9 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95951 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,331
Median Home Value
$313,800
Median Rent
$865/mo
Population
2,743
College Educated
11%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
26.1
Community Profile
The community surrounding Ella Barkley High has a median household income of $71,331. It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $313,800, with a median rent of $865/month. The local poverty rate of 6.3% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ella Barkley High
What grades does Ella Barkley High serve?
Ella Barkley High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Ella Barkley High?
Ella Barkley High has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella Barkley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella Barkley High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Ella Barkley High a charter school?
No, Ella Barkley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ella Barkley High a Title I school?
No, Ella Barkley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ella Barkley High?
82.4% of students at Ella Barkley 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.
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Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Elevated (1,331/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.4%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Glenn County
- Phone
- (530) 826-3331
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Hamilton Unified- District Enrollment
- 715
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,051
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