Fort Sage Middle

Fort Sage Unified
200 DS Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
14 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Fort Sage Middle School is a small, public school located in Herlong, California, serving students in the Fort Sage Unified School District. Situated in a remote, high-desert region of Lassen County, the school plays a vital role in a community closely tied to the nearby Sierra Army Depot. Because of its location and size, the school offers a tight-knit educational environment where staff can provide more personalized attention to students during their transitional middle school years.

The school is characterized by its focus on fostering a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student population, often addressing the unique needs of families living in a rural, military-adjacent area. While its resources are limited by its small-scale district, Fort Sage Middle School emphasizes foundational academic skills and community engagement. It serves as a key pillar for local families, prioritizing a structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition into high school and beyond.
14
Total Students
0.6
Full-Time Teachers
25.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    11 (78.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (7.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (7.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Fort Sage Unified
Phone: (530)827-2101
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 14
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9
Grade 8 5
Gender Ratio