Happy Camp High School is a public high school located in Happy Camp, California. It is a member of the Siskiyou Union High School District. The school's mascot is the Indians.
Serving 41 students in grades 9-12, Happy Camp High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Happy Camp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Happy Camp High School's student population of 41 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Happy Camp High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Camp High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
29%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
White
32%
20%
Two or more races
27%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Camp High School's ranking?
Happy Camp High School is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Happy Camp High School?
The graduation rate of Happy Camp High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Happy Camp High School?
41 students attend Happy Camp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Happy Camp High School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 27% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Happy Camp High School?
Happy Camp High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Happy Camp High School offer ?
Happy Camp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Happy Camp High School part of?
Happy Camp High School is part of Siskiyou Union High School District.
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