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Dunsmuir High

Summary:

Dunsmuir High is a public high school located in Dunsmuir, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school is part of the Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District and has been ranked between 631 and 1721 out of over 2,000 California high schools in the past decade, with a current ranking of 1607 out of 2,323 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Dunsmuir High has faced several challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 60% to 100% over the past five years, which is lower than the nearby Weed High (95.8%) and Mount Shasta High (91.9%). The school has also experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 26.7%, significantly higher than Weed High (4.2%) and Mount Shasta High (6.5%). Additionally, Dunsmuir High has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.2% to 58.2%, which is higher than the rates at Weed High (40.1%) and Mount Shasta High (32.0%). The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state and district averages.

One of the key factors contributing to Dunsmuir High's challenges may be its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.24% to 85.25% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. This is significantly higher than the 30.45% at Mount Shasta High and 49.74% at Weed High, both of which are part of the Siskiyou Union High School District. The school and district leadership should closely examine these findings and develop a comprehensive plan to address the identified challenges and improve the educational outcomes for the students of Dunsmuir High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5805 High School Way
       Dunsmuir, CA  96025-2202

(530) 235-4835

District: Dunsmuir Joint Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1607th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,558 Help


Feeder schools for Dunsmuir High:

Elementary:    Castle Rock Elementary
    Dunsmuir Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  7.3 Help
Number of students:  65

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
Two or more races:
20.0%
Hispanic:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Compare Details Dunsmuir High ranks worse than 69.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dunsmuir High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dunsmuir High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), two or more races (20%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunsmuir High is 7.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunsmuir High is $31,558.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dunsmuir High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunsmuir High 1607th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Dunsmuir High in the ranking list.)

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Dunsmuir Joint Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunsmuir Joint Union High 1165th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dunsmuir High

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Rank History for all students at Dunsmuir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.20 509th 1653 69.2%
2005 52.60 540th 1901 71.6%
2006 43.07 776th 1968 60.6%
2007 42.19 820th 2063 60.3%
2008 41.40 878th 2117 58.5%
2009 36.45 1143rd 2238 48.9%
2010 47.01 837th 2281 63.3%
2011 44.06 942nd 2367 60.2%
2012 31.78 1261st 2354 46.4%
2013 49.49 804th 2426 66.9%
2015 54.30 893rd 1994 55.2%
2016 41.23 1176th 2039 42.3%
2017 27.73 1412th 2021 30.1%
2018 45.21 1117th 2017 44.6%
2019 65.24 631st 2133 70.4%
2022 17.33 1721st 2123 18.9%
2023 28.05 1467th 2348 37.5%
2024 22.90 1607th 2323 30.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dunsmuir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.21 1670th 2235 25.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Dunsmuir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.13 1371st 2172 36.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dunsmuir High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 131 3 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 158
1989 129 4 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 154
1990 127 4 2 21 1 n/a n/a 0 155
1991 141 2 2 24 2 n/a n/a 0 171
1992 149 6 0 21 2 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 135 5 3 42 7 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 146 9 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 182
1995 109 3 0 32 11 n/a n/a 0 155
1996 109 3 0 32 11 n/a n/a 0 155
1997 126 3 1 29 8 n/a n/a 0 167
1998 133 7 5 27 2 n/a n/a 0 174
1999 133 5 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 161
2000 113 8 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2001 107 8 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2002 104 7 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2003 104 7 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2004 92 10 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 119
2005 85 6 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 108
2006 85 5 1 7 8 n/a n/a 0 106
2007 85 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 18 106
2008 76 1 n/a 4 1 n/a n/a 0 82
2009 81 1 0 5 1 0 13 0 101
2010 76 2 0 11 0 1 6 0 96
2011 67 1 1 14 1 1 7 0 92
2012 62 0 1 12 0 1 7 0 83
2013 64 0 0 13 0 1 5 0 83
2014 54 1 0 12 0 0 4 0 71
2015 37 3 0 11 1 0 3 0 55
2016 45 4 0 10 1 0 7 0 67
2017 39 2 0 15 3 0 6 0 65
2018 43 1 0 12 1 0 6 0 63
2019 39 1 0 11 1 0 9 0 61
2020 37 1 0 12 2 0 7 0 59
2021 32 0 1 10 4 0 7 0 54
2022 38 0 2 7 1 1 12 0 61
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66 66
2024 34 3 2 9 3 0 13 1 65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dunsmuir High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 11.0 14.3 n/a
1989 154 10.6 14.5 n/a
1990 155 10.0 15.5 n/a
1991 171 10.7 15.9 n/a
1992 178 10.9 16.3 32.6
1993 192 12.1 15.9 36.5
1994 182 11.8 15.4 46.2
1995 155 11.5 13.5 53.5
1996 155 11.5 13.5 53.5
1997 167 11.0 15.2 58.7
1998 174 11.0 15.8 63.8
1999 161 11.1 14.5 47.8
2000 151 11.0 13.7 56.3
2001 143 10.8 13.2 67.1
2002 129 10.3 12.5 62.8
2003 129 10.3 12.5 62.8
2004 119 10.4 11.4 46.2
2005 108 9.4 11.5 52.8
2006 106 7.0 15.1 70.8
2007 106 6.8 15.6 80.7
2008 82 7.2 11.4 2.4
2009 101 7.4 13.3 71.3
2010 96 7.5 12.8 69.8
2011 92 n/a n/a 66.3
2012 83 7.8 10.5 n/a
2013 83 6.3 13.0 66.3
2014 71 3.7 19.1 63.4
2015 55 5.0 11.0 65.5
2016 67 6.0 11.1 79.1
2017 65 7.2 9.0 75.4
2018 63 7.4 8.4 68.3
2019 61 6.5 9.3 68.9
2020 59 n/a n/a 86.4
2021 54 5.9 9.0 75.9
2022 61 7.5 8.0 85.2
2023 66 7.0 9.3 74.2
2024 65 8.8 7.3 75.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dunsmuir High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 11.0 14.3 n/a
1989 154 10.6 14.5 n/a
1990 155 10.0 15.5 n/a
1991 171 10.7 15.9 n/a
1992 178 10.9 16.3 32.6
1993 192 12.1 15.9 36.5
1994 182 11.8 15.4 46.2
1995 155 11.5 13.5 53.5
1996 155 11.5 13.5 53.5
1997 167 11.0 15.2 58.7
1998 174 11.0 15.8 63.8
1999 161 11.1 14.5 47.8
2000 151 11.0 13.7 56.3
2001 143 10.8 13.2 67.1
2002 129 10.3 12.5 62.8
2003 129 10.3 12.5 62.8
2004 119 10.4 11.4 46.2
2005 108 9.4 11.5 52.8
2006 106 7.0 15.1 70.8
2007 106 6.8 15.6 80.7
2008 82 7.2 11.4 2.4
2009 101 7.4 13.3 71.3
2010 96 7.5 12.8 69.8
2011 92 n/a n/a 66.3
2012 83 7.8 10.5 n/a
2013 83 6.3 13.0 66.3
2014 71 3.7 19.1 63.4
2015 55 5.0 11.0 65.5
2016 67 6.0 11.1 79.1
2017 65 7.2 9.0 75.4
2018 63 7.4 8.4 68.3
2019 61 6.5 9.3 68.9
2020 59 n/a n/a 86.4
2021 54 5.9 9.0 75.9
2022 61 7.5 8.0 85.2
2023 66 7.0 9.3 74.2
2024 65 8.8 7.3 75.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dunsmuir High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $31,558

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunsmuir High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 631st of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1467th of 2348 High schools
 32.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dunsmuir High)46.250
 3.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dunsmuir Joint Union High)46.250
 3.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dunsmuir High)35.70
 35.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Dunsmuir Joint Union High)35.70
 35.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Dunsmuir High)35.77.1
 28.6%
   11th Grade Science (Dunsmuir Joint Union High)35.77.1
 28.6%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6166
 8.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic110
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White390
 100%
Two or More Races90
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%74.2%
 5.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dunsmuir High

In the 2023-24 school year, 65 students attended Dunsmuir High.

Dunsmuir High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Castle Rock Elementary
Elementary : Dunsmuir Elementary

Dunsmuir High ranks 1607th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dunsmuir High are 52% White, 20% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% Not Specified.


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