Pliocene Ridge Junior-senior High School serves 49 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
49 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

American Indian
12%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
4%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
84%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pliocene Ridge Junior-senior High School?
49 students attend Pliocene Ridge Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pliocene Ridge Junior-senior High School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pliocene Ridge Junior-senior High School?
Pliocene Ridge Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pliocene Ridge Junior-senior High School offer ?
Pliocene Ridge Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pliocene Ridge Junior-senior High School part of?
Pliocene Ridge Junior-senior High School is part of Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District.
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