Siskiyou Union High, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Siskiyou Union High

Siskiyou Union High serves high school students across four rural communities in far northern California. The district operates Happy Camp High, McCloud High, Mount Shasta High, and Weed High as separate schools spread across a geographically large region. It is a small district by enrollment, with students distributed across all four grades.

The student body is predominantly white, with meaningful representation from students identifying as multiracial or Hispanic. A smaller share of students identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, which reflects the region's demographics. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner populations was not available.

On California's most recent state assessments, the district's English language arts proficiency is below the state standard, reflecting a pattern of struggle in tested academics. Mathematics proficiency is notably low. Science proficiency sits below standard as well. Only one year of data was available, so a trend line cannot be drawn. A parent may want to ask the district directly about the drivers behind these results and what instructional supports or changes are underway. The district has not yet released its graduation rate; the state does not make high school four-year rates publicly available for all districts on the same schedule.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is slightly below the median rate among the other districts in Siskiyou County, suggesting the district is not dealing with an outsized attendance crisis relative to its rural county peers, though absenteeism remains a concern at the district level.

Per-pupil spending in Siskiyou Union High falls in the lower-to-middle range compared with other Siskiyou County districts. The district does not operate with Title I status, though no data was available on the proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced meals.

The housing market across the district's service area reflects a mix of smaller mountain and rural communities. Home values vary widely by location, from very modest prices in some areas to substantially higher valuations in others. Owners across the district would be subject to property taxes tied to two major school bonds. In November 2020, voters approved a bond measure for classroom and facility modernization across all four high schools. More recently, in November 2024, district voters approved another bond, this one focused on roof replacement, Career Technical Education classroom updates, and STEAM facility renovation. These bonds represent long-term property-tax commitments for homeowners in the district. Publicly reported unemployment in the county sits at a modest level, and median household income is solid, though the economic base is rural and tied to forestry, tourism, and outdoor recreation.

The district's four schools are geographically dispersed, which means students in different towns do not share a single campus. Families choosing among these schools should consider location and the character each school brings to its own community. The schools themselves offer access to CTE and STEAM pathways, reflecting the recent bond-funded push to upgrade those programs. A parent shopping in this market should visit the individual school profiles to understand peer composition, program breadth, and school-level outcomes, as the district's data does not break those details out by school.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

515

Grades

09–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 15%

Black 3%

White 56%

Asian 2%

Two+ 19%

Am. Indian / AK Native 5%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

43%

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Gr 11

43%

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Math

Gr ALL

10%

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Gr 11

10%

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Science

Gr ALL

22%

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Gr 11

21%

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Gr HS

21%

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Gr UG_SEC

21%

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Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$240,557

Year-over-year change-4.8%

Range across 12 ZIP codes$121K to $416K

vs. state typical0.31x

vs. national typical0.65x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (12 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
96039	Happy Camp	$150K	-7.6%	27.4%
96086	Seiad Valley	$218K	-2.2%	21.4%
96094	Weed	$307K	-0.6%	16.1%
96057		$292K	-11.8%	11.4%
96067	Mount Shasta	$416K	-1.4%	8.2%
96058	Macdoel	$121K	-6.8%	1.5%
96025	Dunsmuir	$239K	+1.7%	1.1%
96027	Etna	$275K	-1.5%	0.7%
96034	Gazelle	$293K	-1.7%	0.5%
96044	Hornbrook	$236K	-0.7%	0.3%
96050	Klamath River	$218K	-9.0%	0.2%
96064	Montague	$258K	-1.8%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,214/mo

Home price / national median income2.9x

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Academic Performance
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.