Enrollment
17
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060015904089
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott River High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott River High
Scott River High is a higher-need, small high school in Etna, California, enrolling 17 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of California schools, with 17 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #54.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 113 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Etna's high schools, it stands alongside Etna Union High (185 students): Scott River High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 14.2:1).
Scott Valley Unified also operates Etna Union High (185 students) and Scott Valley Junior High (153 students) alongside Scott River High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scott River High compares
Scott River High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,433
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott Valley Unified, which includes Scott River High.
$18,433
Per student
+12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 53.8%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~17 students)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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. See all public schools in Etna on the city page.
Is Scott River High a good school?
Scott River High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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