Serving 57 students in grades 9-12, Diamond Mountain Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
11%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
74%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diamond Mountain Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Diamond Mountain Charter High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Diamond Mountain Charter High School?
57 students attend Diamond Mountain Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Diamond Mountain Charter High School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Mountain Charter High School?
Diamond Mountain Charter High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Diamond Mountain Charter High School offer ?
Diamond Mountain Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Diamond Mountain Charter High School part of?
Diamond Mountain Charter High School is part of Lassen Union High School District.
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