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Plumas Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,686 students in Plumas Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Plumas Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,686 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Plumas Unified School District, which is ranked #972 of all 1,925 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 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#977 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
50 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
323 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
56%
# Black Students
9 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,048 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
62%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
235 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
158
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,145 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,617 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,145
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,617
$18,396
Best Plumas Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quincy Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Quincy Junction Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
895 West St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6550
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6550
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Portola Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
Chester Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #66.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Aspen St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
Rank: #77.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7195
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7195
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: #88.
Greenville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Almanor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plumas Unified School District?
Plumas Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,686 students.
What is the rank of Plumas Unified School District?
Plumas Unified School District is ranked #972 out of 1,925 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plumas Unified School District?
62% of Plumas Unified School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plumas Unified School District?
Plumas Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Plumas Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,617 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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