Sunset High

2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531

www.sshigh.org

98 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset High
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	23
Asian	4
Two or More	6
American Indian	21

White
44 (44.9 %)
Hispanic
23 (23.5 %)
American Indian
21 (21.4 %)
Two or More
6 (6.1 %)
Asian
4 (4.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Del Norte County Unified
Phone:	(707)464-0380
Website:	http://www.sshigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 10 1

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 68