High Desert Community Day

Modoc Joint Unified
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
3 Students
Middle School 6th - 10th
School Overview
High Desert Community Day School, located in Alturas, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Modoc County school system. Designed to support students who may benefit from a more structured, focused, or individualized learning environment, the school provides a smaller classroom setting that allows for closer interaction between students and faculty. The program is tailored to address the unique academic and behavioral needs of its student population, offering a pathway for those who require a different approach to traditional schooling to stay on track for graduation.

Beyond its focus on core academics, High Desert Community Day emphasizes personal development and accountability. The school works closely with families and the local school district to provide a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside standard curriculum requirements. By providing this alternative placement, the school aims to ensure that all students in the Alturas community have access to the resources and guidance necessary to overcome educational challenges and succeed in their long-term academic goals.
3
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
2.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1 (33.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (33.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (33.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Modoc Joint Unified
Phone: (530)233-7201
Grade Range: 6th - 10th
Total Students: 3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 2
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Modoc Middle
Modoc Joint Unified
192 Students
906 W. Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101 (0.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th