For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 207 students in Etna, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Etna, CA are Etna Union High School and Scott River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Etna, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Etna have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Etna, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Etna Union High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Etna, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Etna Union High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Howell Ave.
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Scott River High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Campus Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Etna, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Etna Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 468-2727
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 468-2727
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Scott River Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
450 Campus Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Turner Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 490
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Grades: K-6
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Etna, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Etna, CA include Etna Union High School and Scott River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Etna?
2 public high schools are located in Etna.
What is the racial composition of students in Etna?
Etna public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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