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Trinity County

California · Public K-12

The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Trinity County: 19 campuses, 1,461 students, Trinity Alps Unified as the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 11 elementary and 8 high schools.

7-year change in Trinity County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,461
-30 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 68%
% Hispanic
9%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
8%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
19
10 districts
Enrollment
1,461
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,002
Below California avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.4%
Above California avg
Elementary
11
1,043 students
Middle
0
schools
High
8
418 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Trinity Alps Unified
640 students · 10 districts in Trinity County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Trinity 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
6%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
68%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
8%
Two or more
10%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.4%
civilian labor
Median age
55
17.2% under 18

Test scores in Trinity County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Lewiston Elementary· 20.0%
  2. Trinity High· 35.4%
  3. Weaverville Elementary· 42.8%
  4. Van Duzen Elementary· 46.0%
  5. Hayfork Elementary· 56.1%

See all 8 schools in Trinity County ranked by score →

All schools (19)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Weaverville ElementaryWeavervilleElementaryKG-08331·
Trinity HighWeavervilleHigh09-12289·
Hayfork ElementaryHayforkElementaryKG-08245·
Douglas City ElementaryDouglas CityElementaryKG-08162·
Hayfork HighHayforkHigh09-1296·
Burnt Ranch ElementaryBurnt RanchElementaryKG-0885·
Lewiston ElementaryLewistonElementaryKG-0868·
Junction City ElementaryJunction CityElementaryKG-0865·
Van Duzen ElementaryMad RiverElementaryKG-0854·
Alps View High (Continuation)WeavervilleHigh09-1217·
Trinity Center ElementaryTrinity CenterElementaryKG-0813·
Hoaglin-Zenia ElementaryZeniaElementaryKG-0810·
Coffee Creek ElementaryTrinity CenterElementaryKG-087·
Southern Trinity HighMad RiverHigh09-127·
Valley HighHayforkHigh09-125·
R.I.S.E. AcademyWeavervilleHigh07-124·
Trinity River Elementary Community DayWeavervilleElementaryKG-063·
Mt. Lassic High (Continuation)Mad RiverHigh09-120·
Trinity River Community DayWeavervilleHigh07-120·

Cities in Trinity County

Weaverville6 schoolsHayfork3 schoolsMad River3 schoolsTrinity Center2 schoolsBurnt Ranch1 schoolDouglas City1 schoolJunction City1 schoolLewiston1 schoolZenia1 school

About Trinity County

Trinity County is a thinly populated county of about 15,860 residents in California. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,461 students across 19 schools.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,002 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 41% noticeably below the California median.

In terms of grade levels, Trinity County spans 11 elementary schools (1,043 students), and 8 high schools (418).

The largest single district in Trinity County is Trinity Alps Unified, which alone enrolls about 640 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,491 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,461 in SY 2024-25. Trinity County now counts 17 public schools, up from 16 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Asian enrollment moved from 4% to 8% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Trinity County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Trinity County?
There are 19 public K-12 schools in Trinity County, California, with a combined enrollment of about 1,461.
How many high schools are in Trinity County?
Trinity County, California has 8 public high schools, serving approximately 418 students.
How many elementary schools are in Trinity County?
Trinity County, California has 11 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,043 students.
What is the largest school district in Trinity County?
Trinity Alps Unified is the largest school district in Trinity County, serving approximately 640 students. The county contains 10 school districts overall.
How many people live in Trinity County?
Trinity County has roughly 15,860 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Trinity County?
Median household income in Trinity County is $53,002, below the California average of $89,387. About 13.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Trinity County?
Approximately 22.4% of adults 25 and older in Trinity County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Trinity County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 65.4% of students in Trinity 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 Trinity County schools?
Across Trinity County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Trinity County?
Trinity County residents are approximately 78% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 11% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Trinity County school rankings

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