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6 schools in Modoc Joint Unified

California · 766 students · 2 cities

Parents inside Modoc Joint Unified pick from 6 public K-12 options, with combined enrollment of about 766 students (an average school size of 128).

7-year change in Modoc Joint Unified

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
766
-102 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 70%
% Hispanic
21%
was 16%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Alturas ElementaryAlturasElementaryKG-05333
Modoc HighAlturasHigh09-12245
Modoc MiddleAlturasMiddle06-08172
Warner HighAlturasHigh09-1213
High Desert Community DayAlturasMiddle06-103
State Line ElementaryNew Pine CreekElementaryKG-050

About Modoc Joint Unified

Modoc Joint Unified is a sparse California school district running 6 campuses with combined enrollment near 766.

In terms of grade levels, Modoc Joint Unified consists of 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Modoc Joint Unified is about 128, noticeably below the California average of roughly 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Modoc Joint Unified has decreased 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 868 students to 766. Modoc Joint Unified now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 70% to 63%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Modoc Joint Unified discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Modoc Joint Unified run?
Modoc Joint Unified has 6 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 766 students in California.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Modoc Joint Unified?
Modoc Joint Unified includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Modoc Joint Unified?
Alturas Elementary is the largest public school in Modoc Joint Unified by enrollment, with approximately 333 students.
What grade levels does Modoc Joint Unified serve?
Modoc Joint Unified schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 6 campuses.
What cities does Modoc Joint Unified serve?
Modoc Joint Unified operates schools in Alturas, New Pine Creek across California.