Total enrollment
766
-110 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Alturas
California · Public K-12
Parents in Alturas have 7 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 766 students (1 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high).
7-year change in Alturas
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 69%
% Hispanic
21%
was 17%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alturas Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 333 |
| High Desert Community Day | Middle | 06-10 | 3 |
| Modoc County ROP | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Modoc County Special Education | Combined | KG-12 | 0 |
| Modoc High | High | 09-12 | 245 |
| Modoc Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 172 |
| Warner High | High | 09-12 | 13 |
About Alturas
Alturas is a mid-sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 7 schools and 766 students total.
For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 1 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Alturas is around 109 students, 81% below the California average of about 578.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Alturas has decreased 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 876 students to 766. The school count fell from 6 to 5 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 69% to 63%.
On this page, the community for Alturas discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.