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Hayfork High

Public Grades 9-12

95^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 96% of California high schools

Summary

Hayfork High is a public high school in Hayfork, California, serving 95 students in grades 9-12. Despite serving a predominantly low-socioeconomic student population, this school consistently outperforms the Mountain Valley Unified School District and the state of California in academic achievement.

Hayfork High's students excel in standardized tests, with 85% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 70% in Mathematics for 11th grade, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also boasts impressive graduation rates, ranging from 86.2% to 95.7% in recent years, and relatively low dropout rates. Notably, Hayfork High's performance across different student subgroups, including male students and those from low-income backgrounds, is particularly strong, with some groups ranking among the top in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Valley High, which is also part of the Mountain Valley Unified School District, Hayfork High significantly outperforms in various areas. The school's high spending per student, ranging from $19,907 to $26,905, may contribute to its exceptional academic results. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.9% to 24.9%, present an area for potential improvement.

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$61,075

Per pupil spending ?

78.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

231 Oak St.
Hayfork, CA 96041-0010

(530) 628-5261

District: Mountain Valley Unified

Feeder schools for Hayfork High:

Elementary:

Hayfork Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.0%

Asian:

26.0%

Two or more races:

12.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 42nd percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (70% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of California high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg52%

California avg41%

95^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 54 pts since 2015

From bottom 42% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

229^th of 1,543Mountain Valley Unified among California districts

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
2025	94.9	95 of 2162	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	69.7	569 of 2159	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	70.2	568 of 2170	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	83.6	300 of 2123	85.9%	★★★★☆
2021	81.1	240 of 1290	81.4%	★★★★☆
2019	60.3	730 of 2133	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.2	420 of 2017	79.2%	★★★★☆
2017	59.5	805 of 2021	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.9	744 of 2039	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.9	1159 of 1994	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.0	793 of 2426	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	46.7	865 of 2354	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	72.4	260 of 2367	89.0%	★★★★☆
2010	66.4	366 of 2281	84.0%	★★★★☆
2009	59.1	494 of 2238	77.9%	★★★★☆
2008	65.3	362 of 2117	82.9%	★★★★☆
2007	61.1	436 of 2063	78.9%	★★★★☆
2006	53.7	587 of 1968	70.2%	★★★★☆
2005	70.6	242 of 1901	87.3%	★★★★☆
2004	49.6	496 of 1653	70.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	60.9	658 of 1915	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.0	221 of 1054	79.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	97.5	42 of 2013	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	77.4	375 of 2026	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	75.9	389 of 2030	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	91.7	123 of 1943	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	90.5	82 of 1126	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	49.4	947 of 1937	51.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.6	61 of 1942	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	76.0	425 of 1948	78.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	77.6	241 of 1173	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	75.8	262 of 1204	78.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

White (2024)79th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2023)66th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy85%+36 vs state

Mathematics70%+33 vs state

Science55%+22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hayfork High	Public	9-12	231 Oak St.	Hayfork	96041	Trinity County	Mountain Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 628-5261	96	6	15.8	78.1%	47 (49.0%)	1 (1.0%)	10 (10.4%)	25 (26.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (12.5%)	94.9	95^th of 2162 public high schools	95.6%		69.7	569^th of 2159 public high schools	73.6%	474	55.0	55.0	85.0	85.0	70.0	70.0	$61,075	$60,052	$1,023
Valley High	Public	9-12	6930 State Hwy. 3	Hayfork	96041	Trinity County	Mountain Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 628-5294	5	1	6.0		2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$14,493	$14,372	$121
R.I.S.E. Academy	Public	7-12	200 Memorial Dr.	Weaverville	96093	Trinity County	Trinity County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 623-2861	4	1	3.8		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Trinity River Community Day	Public	7-12	310 Victory Ln.	Weaverville	96093	Trinity County	Trinity Alps Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 623-6104	0	1	3.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alps View High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	321 Victory Ln.	Weaverville	96093	Trinity County	Trinity Alps Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 623-6104	17	1	17.3	64.7%	15 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$30,780	$30,718	$62
Trinity High	Public	9-12	321 Victory Ln.	Weaverville	96093	Trinity County	Trinity Alps Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 623-6127	289	16	17.7	60.9%	222 (76.8%)	2 (0.7%)	25 (8.7%)	6 (2.1%)	9 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.3%)	43.8	1171^st of 2162 public high schools	45.8%		28.1	1537^th of 2159 public high schools	28.8%	366			44.6	44.6	20.0	20.0	$36,588	$34,988	$1,600
Southern Trinity High	Public	9-12	600 Van Duzen Rd.	Mad River	95526	Humboldt County	Southern Trinity Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 574-6239	7	2	3.5		4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)
Mt. Lassic High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	600 Van Duzen Rd.	Mad River	95526	Humboldt County	Southern Trinity Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 574-6239	0	0	16.6		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$31,090	$31,090	$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Hayfork High

What is the racial makeup of Hayfork High?

Students at Hayfork High are 49% White, 26% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Hayfork High?

Hayfork High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hayfork Elementary

How many students attend Hayfork High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 96 students attended Hayfork High.

Is Hayfork High a good school?

Yes! Hayfork High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 95^th of 2162 California high schools.

What district is Hayfork High in?

Mountain Valley Unified

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2024–25 school spending dataJul 1, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataMar 13, 2026

2024–25 CSA Spanish test scoresDec 22, 2025

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 14, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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