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#2424 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 25% in state

Etna Union High

High School · Scott Valley Unified · Etna, CA

A Scott Valley Unified high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 721, Etna, CA 96027

  • Math 40% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation10.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$19,481
Chronic Absenteeism32.8%

Students at Etna Union High score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Etna Union 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,238/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Etna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,559

Median home value

$315,400

Median rent

$1,017/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
10.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Scott River HighEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.1 mi18Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Scott Valley Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$19,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Etna Union High is listed in Scott Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Etna Union High

Etna Union High is a public high school in Etna, CA, part of Scott Valley Unified, serving approximately 189 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,424 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Etna Union High

What grades does Etna Union High serve?

Etna Union High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Etna Union High?

Etna Union High has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Etna Union High?

The student-teacher ratio at Etna Union High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Etna Union High rank in CA?

Etna Union High ranks #2,424 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Etna Union High's MySchoolScout rating?

Etna Union High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Etna Union High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Etna Union High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Etna Union High a charter school?

No, Etna Union High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Etna Union High a Title I school?

No, Etna Union High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Etna Union High?

36.5% of students at Etna Union 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
189
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Siskiyou County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 96027)
1,872
Area median age
52.3
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.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 96027; 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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