- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Etna, CA
Scott River High
Federal NCES profile for Scott River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060015904089
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott River High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Etna · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott River High has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott River High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Etna, CA.
School address
District: Scott Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060015904089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Scott River High grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+63.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060015904089 · Etna, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 17:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Etna Union High (185 students)
Scott River High grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+63.6%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Scott River High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Etna Union Hig
Etna Union High
185 students
- Scott Valley J
Scott Valley Junior High
153 students
- Etna Elementar
Etna Elementary
125 students
- Fort Jones Ele
Fort Jones Elementary
124 students
- This school 17
Scott River High
17 students
What this shows Scott River High reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott River High compares
Scott River High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,481
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Two or More 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.8%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Scott River High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Scott Valley Unified reports $19,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott River High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etna Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Valley Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Jones Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott River High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Etna
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~17 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Scott River High
How many students attend Scott River High?
Scott River High has 17 students enrolled. It is a high school in Etna, CA. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott River High is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott River High?
72.7% of students at Scott River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott River High?
The largest demographic group at Scott River High is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Etna, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott River High?
Scott River High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scott River High rank among public schools in Etna?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott River High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Etna, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott Valley Unified?
Besides Scott River High, Scott Valley Unified also operates Etna Union High (185 students), Scott Valley Junior High (153 students), and Etna Elementary (125 students). See the Scott Valley Unified district page for the complete list.