Downieville Junior-Senior High

Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
19 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Downieville Junior-Senior High, located in the historic mountain community of Downieville, California, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Sierra County Office of Education. As a small, rural school, it is uniquely positioned to offer personalized instruction and close-knit relationships between students and faculty. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement and character development while leveraging the natural beauty and community spirit of the surrounding Sierra Nevada region.

Despite its modest size, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both college and career paths. By integrating traditional academics with the resources provided through the Sierra County Office of Education, the school works to ensure that students have access to modern educational tools and opportunities. The school serves as a cornerstone of the Downieville community, emphasizing small class sizes and a sense of belonging that is often difficult to replicate in larger educational districts.
19
Total Students
5.9
Full-Time Teachers
3.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    11 (57.9%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (31.6%)
  • Two or More
    2 (10.5%)
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: Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified
Phone: (530)289-3473
Website: http://dvl.sierracountyschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7 3
Grade 8 7
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio