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High Desert Community Day
Middle School · Modoc Joint Unified
802 North East St., Alturas, CA 96101
Enrollment
4
Grades
6th – 10th
Enrollment
4
Grades
6th – 10th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About High Desert Community Day
High Desert Community Day is a public middle school in Alturas, CA, part of the Modoc Joint Unified. The school serves approximately 4 students in grades 6th – 10th. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $57,117, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 4 students, High Desert Community Day 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, High Desert Community Day 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
- 6th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 4 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- 802 North East St., Alturas, CA 96101
- Phone
- (530) 233-7201
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 4 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2021).
Location
802 North East St., Alturas, CA 96101
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering High Desert Community Day may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Alturas Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 0.8 miles away). Another option is Surprise Valley High (rated 5.0/10, 18.8 miles away, in nearby Cedarville). Additionally, Modoc High (rated 4.5/10, 0.1 miles away). For more schools in Alturas, see our Alturas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
10 within 18.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Warner High Alturas | 0.0 mi | — |
| Modoc High Alturas | 0.1 mi | 4.5 |
| DAD FOR LEARNING Alturas | 0.4 mi | — |
| Alturas Elementary Alturas | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Modoc Middle Alturas | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| ALTURAS MENNONITE SCHOOL Alturas | 2.1 mi | — |
| Modoc Vineyard Academy Canby | 17.2 mi | — |
| I'SOT SCHOOL Canby | 17.7 mi | — |
| Surprise Valley Elementary Cedarville | 18.8 mi | 4.0 |
| Surprise Valley High Cedarville | 18.8 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,117
Median Home Value
$192,200
Median Rent
$830/mo
Population
4,868
College Educated
21.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty Rate
23%
Median Age
44.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding High Desert Community Day has a median household income of $57,117. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $192,200, with a median rent of $830/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.0%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| Clovis Community Day Elementary Clovis, CA | — |
| Etiwanda Community Day Etiwanda, CA | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about High Desert Community Day
What grades does High Desert Community Day serve?
High Desert Community Day serves students in grades 6th through 10th.
How many students attend High Desert Community Day?
High Desert Community Day has an enrollment of approximately 4 students.
What are the test scores at High Desert Community Day?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, High Desert Community Day has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is High Desert Community Day a charter school?
No, High Desert Community Day is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High Desert Community Day a Title I school?
No, High Desert Community Day is not currently a Title I school.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,197/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Alturas). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Modoc County
- Phone
- (530) 233-7201
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Modoc Joint Unified- District Enrollment
- 810
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,958
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