Enrollment
612
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yreka, CA
Yreka High
Federal NCES profile for Yreka High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064341007027
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yreka High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Yreka · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yreka High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yreka High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Yreka, CA.
School address
District: Yreka Union High · California
NCES ID 064341007027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yreka High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yreka High
Yreka High is a mid-sized high school in Yreka, California, enrolling 612 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 612 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,394 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #571.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Yreka's high schools, it stands alongside Discovery High (29 students): Yreka High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 9.7:1).
Yreka Union High also operates Discovery High (29 students) and Yreka Union High Community Day (9 students) alongside Yreka 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 Yreka High compares
Yreka 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 15.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Yreka High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yreka Union High, which includes Yreka High.
$15,253
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 51.2%
Federal 9.3%
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 Yreka High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yreka Union High Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yreka High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools in Yreka
2 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 (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Yreka High
How many students attend Yreka High?
Yreka High has 612 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yreka, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yreka High?
The student-teacher ratio at Yreka High is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Yreka High?
43.2% of students at Yreka High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yreka High?
The largest demographic group at Yreka High is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Yreka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yreka High?
Yreka High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yreka High rank among high schools in Yreka?
By Resource Investment Index, Yreka High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Yreka, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Yreka on the city page.
Is Yreka High a good school?
Yreka High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. 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 Yreka Union High?
Besides Yreka High, Yreka Union High also operates Discovery High (29 students) and Yreka Union High Community Day (9 students). See the Yreka Union High district page for the complete list.
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