SOUTHERN TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL

Southern Trinity High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Southern Trinity Joint Unified school district, located in Mad River, CA with about 15 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 3 teachers, Southern Trinity High has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

Southern Trinity High School, located in the remote mountain community of Mad River, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District. Situated in a rugged, rural environment, the school is central to its community, providing a small-scale, personalized learning environment for students living in the surrounding wilderness regions of Humboldt and Trinity counties. Due to its isolated location, the school plays a vital role in connecting students to educational resources that might otherwise be inaccessible, emphasizing a close-knit school culture typical of rural district settings.

The school operates as a K-12 integrated district, and its mission focuses on fostering academic achievement and personal growth despite the challenges posed by its remote geography. The campus provides a traditional curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational pathways. By maintaining small class sizes, the faculty is able to offer individualized attention to students, helping them navigate the unique demands of living and learning in a frontier-style setting. For more detailed information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.stjusd.org.

For more information, contact Southern Trinity High at (707) 574-6239 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.