YREKA HIGH SCHOOL
Yreka High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Yreka Union High school district, located in Yreka, CA with about 575 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, Yreka High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Yreka High School, located at 400 Preece Way in Yreka, California, serves as a primary educational institution within the Siskiyou Union High School District. As a central fixture of the rural community in Northern California, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and school spirit, reflecting the values of its small-town setting.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Yreka High School is active in promoting student engagement through a variety of sports, clubs, and vocational programs. The school serves as a hub for community life in Yreka, often acting as a focal point for local events and athletic competitions. By integrating traditional classroom learning with opportunities for personal development, Yreka High aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.
For more information, contact Yreka High at (530) 842-6151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Yreka, CA 96097-2456
(530) 842-6151
YREKA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yreka, CA with about 575 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Yreka Union High
- Total Students:
- 575
- Teachers:
- 31.44
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 575 students
- White
- 66.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.6%
- Two or more races
- 11.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 54.4%
- Male
- 45.6%
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.