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Herlong High

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Herlong High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Herlong, California, with a student population of just 41 students. As part of the Fort Sage Unified school district, Herlong High has been facing significant challenges in recent years, with declining academic performance and concerning trends in student outcomes.

The school's four-year graduation rates have dropped sharply, from 94.1% in 2016-2017 to just 58.8% in 2020-2021, while dropout rates have increased from 5.9% to 35.3% over the same period. Chronic absenteeism has also been on the rise, reaching 66.0% in the 2022-2023 school year. Herlong High's test scores, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST), are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 9.09% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 27.9% statewide. Additionally, the school serves a high-needs population, with 90.24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

These concerning trends suggest that Herlong High is facing significant challenges in supporting its students' academic success and overall well-being. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, providing targeted interventions and support services, and exploring strategies to improve student outcomes will be crucial for the school to turn around its declining performance and ensure that all students have the opportunity to thrive.

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,755

Per pupil spending ?

69.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 DS Hall
Herlong, CA 96113

(530) 827-2101

District: Fort Sage Unified

Feeder schools for Herlong High:

Elementary:	Sierra Primary
Middle:	Fort Sage Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.9%

Hispanic:

13.0%

African American:

4.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2008 → 58th in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (32% vs 39% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (50% vs 19% California)

!Mathematics scores 26 pts below the California average

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school32%

District avg17%

California avg39%

Not ranked this year

Herlong High did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	53.8	910 of 2159	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.7	1185 of 2021	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	38.7	1211 of 2039	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	39.5	1187 of 1994	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	31.9	1263 of 2426	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.5	835 of 2354	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	47.0	865 of 2367	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	33.6	1174 of 2281	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.0	1024 of 2238	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	44.8	800 of 2117	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.9	801 of 2063	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	45.2	730 of 1968	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	42.4	744 of 1901	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	33.8	833 of 1653	49.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs California (2023-2024) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy55%+8 vs state

Science33%+3 vs state

Mathematics9%-26 vs state

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Schools Near Herlong High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Herlong High	Public	9-12	200 DS Hall	Herlong	96113	Lassen County	Fort Sage Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 827-2101	46	4	10.9	69.6%	34 (73.9%)	2 (4.3%)	6 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)	$30,755	$3,307	$27,448

Frequently Asked Questions about Herlong High

How many students attend Herlong High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 46 students attended Herlong High.

What is the racial makeup of Herlong High?

Students at Herlong High are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Not Specified.

What schools feed into Herlong High?

Herlong High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sierra Primary
Middle : Fort Sage Middle

What district is Herlong High in?

Fort Sage Unified

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