Dunsmuir Joint Union High

Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District is home to a single high school, Dunsmuir High, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom half of California high schools over the past three years. With a small student population of just 66 and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Dunsmuir High faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Dunsmuir High's academic performance is a major concern, with only 36.84% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. In Mathematics, the school's performance is even worse, with just 10% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.9%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 66.7% is also lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 26.7% is significantly higher.

These performance issues are compounded by high rates of chronic absenteeism, at 42.7%, and a student-to-teacher ratio that is lower than the state average. While the small school size may offer some benefits, it also presents challenges in terms of resources and the ability to offer a diverse range of educational opportunities. Overall, the data suggests that Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District and Dunsmuir High would benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the school's low performance and help ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.