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Del Norte County Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,500 students in Del Norte County Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Del Norte County Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,500 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Del Norte County Unified School District, which is ranked #1597 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1514 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
509 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
1%
# Asian Students
147 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
881 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
55%
# Black Students
18 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,643 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
47%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
295 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
273
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
263
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
261
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
294
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
270
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
277
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
267
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
258
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
233
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
278
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
290
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,281 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,178 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,281
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,178
$19,787
Best Del Norte County Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Lake Earl Dr.
Fort Dick, CA 95538
(707) 464-0360
Fort Dick, CA 95538
(707) 464-0360
Grades: K-8
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Azalea Ln.
Gasquet, CA 95543
(707) 457-3211
Gasquet, CA 95543
(707) 457-3211
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Grades: 9-12
| 1,006 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Joe Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Smith River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 First St.
Smith River, CA 95567
(707) 464-0370
Smith River, CA 95567
(707) 464-0370
Grades: K-8
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
Mary Peacock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Arlington
Crescent City, CA 95331
(707) 464-0301
Crescent City, CA 95331
(707) 464-0301
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Pine Grove Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #88.
Crescent Elk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #99.
Sunset High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1010.
Bess Maxwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #1111.
Margaret Keating Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Minot Creek Rd.
Klamath, CA 95548
(707) 464-0340
Klamath, CA 95548
(707) 464-0340
Grades: K-6
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Del Norte County Unified School District?
Del Norte County Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,500 students.
What is the rank of Del Norte County Unified School District?
Del Norte County Unified School District is ranked #1597 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Del Norte County Unified School District?
47% of Del Norte County Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Del Norte County Unified School District?
Del Norte County Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Del Norte County Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,178 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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