SUNSET HIGH SCHOOL

Sunset High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Del Norte County Unified school district, located in Crescent City, CA with about 68 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 5 teachers, Sunset High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Sunset High, located in Crescent City, California, is an alternative education institution operating under the Del Norte County Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Sunset High focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges, recover credits, and ultimately work toward earning their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to foster both academic achievement and personal growth. As part of the Del Norte Unified network, Sunset High aligns its curriculum with state standards while tailoring its delivery to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body. Through its commitment to individualized support and community-focused education, the school serves as a vital resource for students in the Crescent City area seeking a viable path to graduation and future success.

For more information, contact Sunset High at (707) 464-0380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531-8461
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SUNSET HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Crescent City, CA with about 68 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
68
Teachers:
5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 68 students

White
51.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
20.6%
Hispanic/Latino
14.7%
Two or more races
13.2%

Female
29.4%
Male
70.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.