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Siskiyou County

California · Public K-12

Across all districts in Siskiyou County, public schools number 52 and enroll approximately 6,059 K-12 students (28 elementary, 4 middle, and 17 high).

7-year change in Siskiyou County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,059
-279 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
43
-3 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 58%
% Hispanic
24%
was 21%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
52
30 districts
Enrollment
6,059
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,095
Below California avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.0%
Above California avg
Elementary
28
2,806 students
Middle
4
865 students
High
17
1,692 students
Combined / other
3
696 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Yreka Union Elementary
869 students · 30 districts in Siskiyou County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Siskiyou County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
78%
Hispanic
14%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
13%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
54%
Hispanic
24%
Black
1%
Asian
3%
Two or more
12%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.9%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.0% under 18

Test scores in Siskiyou County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 22 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Mount Shasta High· 68.5%
  2. Yreka High· 61.6%
  3. Butteville Elementary· 58.0%
  4. Etna Union High· 57.5%
  5. Weed High· 49.0%

See all 22 schools in Siskiyou County ranked by score →

All schools (52)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Yreka HighYrekaHigh09-12612·
Golden Eagle CharterMount ShastaCombinedKG-12490·
Jackson Street ElementaryYrekaMiddle04-08438·
SissonMount ShastaMiddle04-08274·
Tulelake Basin ElementaryTulelakeElementaryKG-06270·
Weed ElementaryWeedElementaryKG-08268·
Evergreen ElementaryYrekaElementaryKG-03267·
Mount Shasta HighMount ShastaHigh09-12241·
Butte Valley ElementaryDorrisElementaryKG-08219·
Grenada ElementaryGrenadaElementaryKG-08210·
Tulelake HighTulelakeHigh07-12209·
Mt. Shasta ElementaryMount ShastaElementaryKG-03195·
Weed HighWeedHigh09-12187·
Etna Union HighEtnaHigh09-12185·
Montague ElementaryMontagueElementaryKG-08178·
Gold Street ElementaryYrekaElementaryKG-KG164·
Butteville ElementaryWeedElementaryKG-08162·
Scott Valley Junior HighFort JonesMiddle06-08153·
Big Springs ElementaryMontagueElementaryKG-08151·
Northern United - Siskiyou CharterYrekaCombinedKG-12136·
Etna ElementaryEtnaElementary03-05125·
Fort Jones ElementaryFort JonesElementaryKG-02124·
Butte Valley HighDorrisHigh09-1294·
Happy Camp Union ElementaryHappy CampElementaryKG-0879·
Siskiyou County Special EducationYrekaCombinedKG-1270·
Dunsmuir ElementaryDunsmuirElementaryKG-0865·
Delphic ElementaryMontagueElementaryKG-0861·
Dunsmuir HighDunsmuirHigh09-1261·
McCloud ElementaryMccloudElementaryKG-0854·
Willow Creek ElementaryMontagueElementaryKG-0844·
Happy Camp HighHappy CampHigh09-1241·
Gazelle ElementaryGazelleElementaryKG-0834·
Junction ElementarySomes BarElementaryKG-0834·
Hornbrook ElementaryHornbrookElementaryKG-0833·
Discovery HighYrekaHigh09-1229·
Seiad ElementarySeiad ValleyElementaryKG-0822·
Bogus ElementaryMontagueElementaryKG-0820·
Little Shasta ElementaryMontagueElementaryKG-0818·
Scott River HighEtnaHigh09-1217·
Yreka Union High Community DayYrekaHigh09-129·
McCloud HighMccloudHigh09-127·
Klamath River ElementaryHorse CreekElementaryKG-085·
Wyeka Vista Community Day SchoolWeedElementary01-084·
Cascade HighDorrisHigh09-120·
Dunsmuir Joint Union High Community DayDunsmuirHigh09-120·
Forks of Salmon ElementaryForks Of SalmonElementaryKG-080·
Forks of Salmon ElementaryForks Of SalmonElementaryKG-080·
Picard Community Day ElementaryDorrisElementaryKG-080·
Scott Valley Community DayEtnaHigh07-120·
Siskiyou County ROPYrekaHigh09-120·
Tulelake Continuation HighTulelakeHigh07-120·
Yreka Community DayYrekaMiddle04-080·

Cities in Siskiyou County

Yreka10 schoolsMontague6 schoolsDorris4 schoolsEtna4 schoolsMount Shasta4 schoolsWeed4 schoolsDunsmuir3 schoolsTulelake3 schoolsForks Of Salmon2 schoolsFort Jones2 schoolsHappy Camp2 schoolsGazelle1 schoolGrenada1 schoolHornbrook1 schoolHorse Creek1 schoolMccloud1 schoolMccloud1 schoolSeiad Valley1 schoolSomes Bar1 school

About Siskiyou County

Siskiyou County is a low-population California county of about 43,466 residents, home to 52 public schools and roughly 6,059 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $59,095, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 34% lower than the California median.

On the school-mix side, Siskiyou County consists of 28 elementary schools (2,806 students), 4 middle schools (865), 17 high schools (1,692), and 3 combined or other schools.

Yreka Union Elementary is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 869 students across Siskiyou County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Siskiyou County has decreased 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,338 students to 6,059. Siskiyou County now counts 43 public schools, down from 46 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 58% to 54%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Siskiyou County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Siskiyou County?
Siskiyou County, California has 52 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,059 students.
How many high schools are in Siskiyou County?
Siskiyou County, California has 17 public high schools, serving approximately 1,692 students.
How many middle schools are in Siskiyou County?
Siskiyou County, California has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 865 students.
How many elementary schools are in Siskiyou County?
Siskiyou County, California has 28 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,806 students.
What is the largest school district in Siskiyou County?
Yreka Union Elementary is the largest school district in Siskiyou County, serving approximately 869 students. The county contains 30 school districts overall.
What is the population of Siskiyou County?
Siskiyou County, California has a population of approximately 43,466, with a median age of 47. About 20.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Siskiyou County?
Median household income in Siskiyou County is $59,095, below the California average of $89,387. About 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Siskiyou County?
Approximately 23.3% of adults 25 and older in Siskiyou County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Siskiyou County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 65.0% of students in Siskiyou County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Siskiyou County schools?
Across Siskiyou County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.8 to 1.

Siskiyou County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data