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#4992 of 9,539 schools in CA
Herlong High
High School · Fort Sage Unified · Herlong, CA
A Fort Sage Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box 97, Herlong, CA 96113
- Math 9% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Herlong High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herlong 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average539/100K
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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
$54,922
Median home value
$72,200
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Lassen CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 139 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Fort Sage Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herlong High is listed in Fort Sage Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herlong High
Herlong High is a public high school in Herlong, CA, part of Fort Sage Unified, serving approximately 31 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,992 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herlong High
What grades does Herlong High serve?
Herlong High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Herlong High?
Herlong High has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herlong High?
The student-teacher ratio at Herlong High is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herlong High rank in CA?
Herlong High ranks #4,992 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Herlong High's MySchoolScout rating?
Herlong High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Herlong High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herlong High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Herlong High a charter school?
No, Herlong High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herlong High a Title I school?
No, Herlong High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herlong High?
71.0% of students at Herlong 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
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lassen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 100.0%
- Phone
- (530) 827-2101
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 96113)
- 2,310
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 96113; 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
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