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#3783 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Happy Camp High
High School · Siskiyou Union High · Happy Camp, CA
A Siskiyou Union High high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 437, Happy Camp, CA 96039
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Happy Camp High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 26 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Happy Camp 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low237/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,333
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$685/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Siskiyou Union High
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccloud HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 8 | Compare → |
| Mount Shasta HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 262 | Compare → |
| Weed HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 189 | 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.
Siskiyou Union High
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Happy Camp High is listed in Siskiyou Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Happy Camp High
Happy Camp High is a public high school in Happy Camp, CA, part of Siskiyou Union High, serving approximately 56 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,783 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Happy Camp High
What grades does Happy Camp High serve?
Happy Camp High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Happy Camp High?
Happy Camp High has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Camp High?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Camp High is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Happy Camp High rank in CA?
Happy Camp High ranks #3,783 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Happy Camp High's MySchoolScout rating?
Happy Camp High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Happy Camp High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Happy Camp High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Happy Camp High a charter school?
No, Happy Camp High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Happy Camp High a Title I school?
No, Happy Camp High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Happy Camp High?
66.1% of students at Happy Camp 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
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.2%
- Phone
- (530) 493-2697
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 96039)
- 647
- Area median age
- 59.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 96039; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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