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10 schools in Plumas Unified

California · 1,685 students · 4 cities

Plumas Unified's public-school count of 10 reflects a system enrolling about 1,685 students inside California, broken out as 4 elementary and 6 high.

7-year change in Plumas Unified

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,668
-479 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-3 (-27%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
64%
was 73%
% Hispanic
20%
was 16%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
C. Roy Carmichael ElementaryPortolaElementaryKG-06344
Quincy ElementaryQuincyElementaryKG-06342
Quincy Junior/Senior HighQuincyHigh07-12310
Portola Junior/Senior HighPortolaHigh07-12256
Chester ElementaryChesterElementaryKG-06171
Chester Junior/Senior HighChesterHigh07-12124
Greenville ElementaryGreenvilleElementaryKG-08106
Greenville HighGreenvilleHigh09-1217
Beckwourth (Jim) High (Continuation)PortolaHigh09-1215
Almanor High (Continuation)ChesterHigh09-120

About Plumas Unified

Plumas Unified is a sparse public-school district in California. The district oversees 10 schools and educates approximately 1,685 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Plumas Unified spans 4 elementary and 6 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Plumas Unified is about 169, lower than the California average of roughly 578.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,668 students, fell 22% from the 2,147 reported in SY 2017-18. Plumas Unified now counts 8 public schools, down from 11 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 73% to 64%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Plumas 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 Plumas Unified run?
Plumas Unified has 10 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,685 students in California.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Plumas Unified?
Plumas Unified includes 4 elementary, 6 high schools.
What is the largest school in Plumas Unified?
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary is the largest public school in Plumas Unified by enrollment, with approximately 344 students.
What grade levels does Plumas Unified serve?
Plumas Unified schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 10 campuses.
What cities does Plumas Unified serve?
Plumas Unified operates schools in Portola, Quincy, Chester, Greenville across California.