Fall River Junior-Senior High

School Overview
Fall River Junior-Senior High School, located in the rural community of McArthur, California, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Fall River Joint Unified School District. The school provides a combined educational environment for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a close-knit campus culture that emphasizes both academic preparation and student development. By serving the remote Intermountain region of Shasta County, the school acts as a vital community anchor, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational programs designed to support students as they transition from middle school through high school graduation.

As part of the Fall River Joint Unified School District, the institution is dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction while addressing the unique needs of a geographically isolated student population. The school’s curriculum is balanced to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. Through its emphasis on community involvement and localized educational support, Fall River Junior-Senior High works to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student achievement despite the challenges associated with rural education.
275
Total Students
13.8
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fall River Junior-Senior High
Demographic Student Count
White162
Hispanic92
Two or More13
American Indian8
  • White
    162 (58.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    92 (33.5 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.9 %)
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: Fall River Joint Unified
Phone: (530)336-5515
Website: http://www.frjusd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 7 44
Grade 8 46
Grade 9 51
Grade 10 53
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fall River Junior-Senior High
Grade Student Count
Grade 744
Grade 846
Grade 951
Grade 1053
Grade 1143
Grade 1238
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fall River Junior-Senior High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12344.7%
Male15255.3%