Corning High

1,031 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Corning Union High School, located at 643 Blackburn Avenue in Corning, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community in Tehama County. As the heart of the Corning Union High School District, the school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a mix of rigorous core curriculum, vocational training, and college preparatory courses.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the small, agricultural-based community it serves. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive CIF sports programs, leadership opportunities through student government, and various clubs that promote student engagement. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, Corning High aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to both the local community and the broader society.

1,031

Total Students

53.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Corning High
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	681
Black	9
Asian	20
Two or More	30
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
681 (66.2 %)
White
266 (25.9 %)
Two or More
30 (2.9 %)
Asian
20 (1.9 %)
American Indian
19 (1.8 %)
Black
9 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Corning Union High
Phone:	(530)824-8000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,031
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	646
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	157

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 285

Grade 10 269

Grade 11 226

Grade 12 251