Scott River High

Scott River High is a senior high of minimally staffed scale in Etna, California, operated by Scott Valley Unified, caters to 17 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 838 students per school, that is 98% smaller than typical.

Scott Valley Unified runs 5 schools in total, collectively educating 604 students. Scott River High is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Scott River High shows that White students make up the majority at 59%; the rest is composed of 18% multiracial, 12% Hispanic, 12% Native American. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 78%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 22.1:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.2:1, putting Scott River High higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 82% of students at Scott River High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is noticeably above Siskiyou County's rate of about 65%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Siskiyou County put median household income runs about $59,095, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Siskiyou County runs 52 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,059 students), of which Scott River High is one.

Etna Union High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Scott River High's enrollment has climbed 70% since 2018, when it stood at 10 (now 17). Over the same period, the White share contracted from 70% to 59%. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 11.5:1 in 2018 to 22.1:1 today.

Inside the community feed, members of the Scott River High community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.