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#3792 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Tulelake High
High School · Tulelake Basin Joint Unified · Tulelake, CA
A Tulelake Basin Joint Unified high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 640, Tulelake, CA 96134
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tulelake High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tulelake 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$47,609
Median home value
$162,800
Median rent
$718/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–11 | 0.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Lost River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–12 | 4.8 mi | 240 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tulelake High is listed in Tulelake Basin Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tulelake High
Tulelake High is a public high school in Tulelake, CA, part of Tulelake Basin Joint Unified, serving approximately 186 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,792 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tulelake High
What grades does Tulelake High serve?
Tulelake High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Tulelake High?
Tulelake High has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulelake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tulelake High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tulelake High rank in CA?
Tulelake High ranks #3,792 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tulelake High's MySchoolScout rating?
Tulelake 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 Tulelake High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tulelake High has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tulelake High a charter school?
No, Tulelake High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tulelake High a Title I school?
No, Tulelake High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tulelake High?
81.7% of students at Tulelake 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (530) 667-2292
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 96134)
- 2,347
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 96134; 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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