ETNA UNION HIGH SCHOOL

Etna Union High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Scott Valley Unified school district, located in Etna, CA with about 197 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Etna Union High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Etna Union High School is a small, rural public high school located in the town of Etna, situated in the Scott Valley of Siskiyou County, California. As the heart of the local educational community, the school serves a tight-knit population and emphasizes a personalized learning environment typical of small-town institutions. Its location in a mountainous, scenic region of Northern California often shapes its identity, fostering a strong sense of community spirit and close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding rural families.

Academically and extracurricularly, Etna Union High offers a traditional high school curriculum complemented by programs tailored to the interests and needs of a rural student body. The school is known for its active participation in regional athletics and extracurricular activities, which serve as a primary social hub for the community. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school strives to provide individualized attention and support, aiming to prepare its graduates for transition into higher education, vocational training, or the local workforce.

For more information, contact Etna Union High at (530) 467-3244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.