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Etna Union High

Q: Is Etna Union High a good school?

Etna Union High ranks 253 rd of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

253^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 88% of California high schools

Summary

Etna Union High is a small, rural public high school serving 185 students in grades 9-12 within the Scott Valley Unified district, and it consistently achieves academic results that are well above state and district averages.

The school excels in helping all students succeed, with particularly strong outcomes for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. It boasts exceptional graduation rates, often reaching 100%, and has made significant progress in reducing chronic absenteeism. While the school serves a population with high economic need, its students outperform their peers in English, math, and science. This consistent high performance over many years points to stable, effective educational practices.

An interesting local comparison is with the nearby Scott River High, which is in the same district but has much lower enrollment, higher chronic absenteeism, and historically lower academic rankings. Etna Union High also benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending. This stark contrast within the same small district highlights how school environment and resources can lead to very different outcomes for students.

185

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$32,902

Per pupil spending ?

61.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 Howell Ave.
Etna, CA 96027-0721

(530) 467-3244

District: Scott Valley Unified

Feeder schools for Etna Union High:

Elementary:	Etna Elementary
	Fort Jones Elementary
Middle:	Scott Valley Junior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.9%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Two or more races:

13.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (60% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of California high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg44%

California avg41%

253^rd of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

413^th of 1,543Scott 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	87.6	253 of 2162	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	441 of 2159	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	213 of 2170	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	74.9	452 of 2123	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	64.5	415 of 1290	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.2	381 of 2133	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	94.9	85 of 2017	95.8%	★★★★★
2017	95.2	74 of 2021	96.3%	★★★★★
2016	93.3	118 of 2039	94.2%	★★★★★
2015	86.2	251 of 1994	87.4%	★★★★☆
2013	82.7	107 of 2426	95.6%	★★★★★
2012	69.1	317 of 2354	86.5%	★★★★☆
2011	57.4	604 of 2367	74.5%	★★★★☆
2010	53.1	675 of 2281	70.4%	★★★★☆
2009	45.3	875 of 2238	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	83.5	81 of 2117	96.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	67.7	562 of 1906	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	81.0	343 of 1915	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	88.2	209 of 1915	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	85.9	234 of 1858	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.3	242 of 1054	77.0%	★★★★☆
2019	83.2	271 of 1833	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	91.7	121 of 1760	93.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	85.6	198 of 1900	89.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	91.1	137 of 2013	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	74.2	424 of 2026	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	96.6	65 of 2030	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	79.6	285 of 1943	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	73.0	252 of 1126	77.6%	★★★★☆
2019	76.0	364 of 1937	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	97.4	38 of 1862	98.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	95.2	91 of 1942	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	65.3	589 of 1948	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	90.6	202 of 1963	89.7%	★★★★☆
2022	63.3	585 of 1916	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.4	504 of 1122	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.6	634 of 1880	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	96.3	65 of 1834	96.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	81.6	177 of 1155	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	59.4	473 of 1173	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.8	242 of 1193	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	360 of 1204	70.1%	★★★★☆
2019	57.0	522 of 1222	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	85.3	134 of 1173	88.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2025)95th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)90th percentile~ school

White (2025)85th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)71st percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy71%+22 vs state

Mathematics59%+22 vs state

Science50%+17 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 (2025)	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
Etna Union High	Public	9-12	400 Howell Ave.	Etna	96027	Siskiyou County	Scott Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 467-3244	185	14	13.0	61.6%	109 (58.9%)	2 (1.1%)	30 (16.2%)	2 (1.1%)	17 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (13.5%)	87.6	253^rd of 2162 public high schools	88.3%		77.8	441^st of 2159 public high schools	79.6%	188	47.1	50.0	70.6	70.6	58.8	58.8	$32,902	$31,204	$1,698
Scott River High	Public	9-12	450 Campus Way	Etna	96027	Siskiyou County	Scott Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 467-5279	17	1	22.0	82.4%	10 (58.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (17.6%)								(n/a)							$30,362	$29,288	$1,074
Scott Valley Community Day	Public	7-12	450 Campus Way	Etna	96032	Siskiyou County	Scott Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 467-5279	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Etna Union High

Is Etna Union High a good school?

Etna Union High ranks 253^rd of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Etna Union High?

Students at Etna Union High are 59% White, 16% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 9% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Etna Union High in?

Scott Valley Unified

What schools feed into Etna Union High?

Etna Union High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Etna Elementary
Elementary : Fort Jones Elementary
Middle : Scott Valley Junior High

How many students attend Etna Union High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 185 students attended Etna Union High.

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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

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