Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Dunsmuir High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunsmuir High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dunsmuir High School's student population of 61 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Paving the Way to Responsible Citizenship
School Rankings
Dunsmuir High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunsmuir High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2597 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunsmuir High School's ranking?
Dunsmuir High School is ranked #2597 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dunsmuir High School often compared to?
Dunsmuir High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Shasta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunsmuir High School?
The graduation rate of Dunsmuir High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dunsmuir High School?
61 students attend Dunsmuir High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dunsmuir High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunsmuir High School?
Dunsmuir High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dunsmuir High School offer ?
Dunsmuir High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dunsmuir High School part of?
Dunsmuir High School is part of Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District.
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