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Modoc High

Modoc Joint Unified · Modoc County · 900 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101-3376

(530) 233-7201 · www.modoc.k12.ca.us

4/10
#829
Rank 829 out of 1,227
English Language Arts3/10 · #893 · 27th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #833 · 32nd percentile
Science5/10 · #710 · 45th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Alturas is about as far-removed from California's crowded metros as you can get — a small ranching town in the remote northeastern corner of the state where the high desert meets the Warner Mountains. Modoc High serves a tight-knit rural community where most students know each other by name, and the school reflects that close community feel more than its statewide rankings might suggest. Families who put down roots here tend to value wide-open spaces and a slower pace of life, and while academic scores run below the state average, the school offers a grounded, community-centered experience that's hard to find anywhere else in California.

Student Demographics

58 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
40 (69%)
Hispanic
12 (21%)
American Indian
4 (7%)
African American
1 (2%)
Multiple Races
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged36 (62%)
Students with Disabilities4 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

245
Enrollment
15
Teachers (FTE)
16.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.7
Administrators (FTE)
17.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

87%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

2
AP Courses
offered
7.9%
AP Participation
of students
18
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Braves · CIF Northern Section

17
varsity sports
6 boys
7 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1747 · 21st percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found