Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northern United - Siskiyou Charter 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter's student population of 123 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern United - Siskiyou Charter is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4898 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
19%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
69%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern United - Siskiyou Charter's ranking?
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter is ranked #4898 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern United - Siskiyou Charter?
The graduation rate of Northern United - Siskiyou Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northern United - Siskiyou Charter?
123 students attend Northern United - Siskiyou Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Northern United - Siskiyou Charter students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern United - Siskiyou Charter?
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Northern United - Siskiyou Charter offer ?
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northern United - Siskiyou Charter part of?
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter is part of Northern United - Siskiyou Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Northern United - Siskiyou Charter located?
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Eureka, CA.
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