Enrollment
9
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 064341007452
Yreka Union High Community Day — Yreka, CA
Federal NCES profile for Yreka Union High Community Day, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Yreka Union High · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yreka Union High Community Day compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Yreka Union High Community Day reports 9 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% below the California average and 5% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Yreka Union High spends $16,881 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.5% from local sources (property taxes), 51.2% from the state, and 9.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Yreka Union High Community Day compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 49% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 2% 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
11:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 4% in California — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,881
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 9 Top 1% in California — larger than 99% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.5% -2% vs state
NCES ID 064341007452
Student demographics
White 66.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.2%
Two or More 11.1%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yreka Union High, which includes Yreka Union High Community Day.
$16,881
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Yreka Union High Community Day
How many students attend Yreka Union High Community Day?
Yreka Union High Community Day has 9 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yreka, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yreka Union High Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Yreka Union High Community Day is 11:1, which is 49% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yreka Union High Community Day?
54.5% of students at Yreka Union High Community Day are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yreka Union High Community Day?
The largest demographic group at Yreka Union High Community Day is White at 66.7%. The school serves a student body in Yreka, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yreka Union High Community Day?
Yreka Union High Community Day has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.