Etna High School is a small public high school in Etna, California, United States.
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Etna Union High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Etna Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Etna Union High School's student population of 185 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1891
School Calendar
School Motto
Lion P.R.I.D.E. - Productive, Resourceful, Interpersonal, Directed, Empowered
School Rankings
Etna Union 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 Etna Union High School is 0.60, which is less 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
#2102 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Etna Union High School's ranking?
Etna Union High School is ranked #2102 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Etna Union High School?
The graduation rate of Etna Union High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Etna Union High School?
185 students attend Etna Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Etna Union High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Etna Union High School?
Etna Union High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Etna Union High School offer ?
Etna Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Etna Union High School part of?
Etna Union High School is part of Scott Valley Unified School District.
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