1. Home
  2. California
  3. Dorris
  4. Butte Valley Unified
  5. Butte Valley High
Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Butte Valley High

Public Grades 9-12
1772nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,162 California High Schools
Better than 18% of California high schools
Summary

Butte Valley High is a small, rural high school serving about 94 students in grades 9-12 in Dorris, California, as part of the Butte Valley Unified school district.

Academically, the school faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science well below state averages; however, it achieves a remarkable 100% graduation rate, far exceeding the state average, and maintains very low chronic student absenteeism. This creates an interesting picture of a school that excels at keeping students engaged and earning diplomas, even as standardized test scores remain low. Performance can vary from year to year, which is common for very small schools where a few students can significantly impact the percentages.

Compared to other California schools, Butte Valley High operates with lower per-student spending. The school has shown strength in supporting its student population through to graduation, and its attendance rates are a notable positive. There are no other high schools within a 20-mile radius for direct local comparison, making it the central educational option for the community.

94
Students ?
13.5
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,613
Per pupil spending ?
76.6%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 615 West Third St.
       Dorris, CA  96023-0728

(530) 397-3990

District: Butte Valley Unified


Feeder schools for Butte Valley High:

Elementary:    Butte Valley Elementary
Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.4%
White:
33.0%
Asian:
5.3%
more
 See top rated California high schools

 Compare Butte Valley High to nearby high schools!
At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 38th percentile in 2015 → 18th in 2025
Strengths
✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)
Worth a look
!Test scores below the California average (10% vs 41% meeting standards)
!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)
!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2015
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school10%
District avg13%
California avg41%
1,772nd of 2,162
California public high schools ?
Bottom 18%▼ down 20 pts since 2015
From bottom 38% (2015) to bottom 18% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of California High Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202515.81772 of 216218.0%★☆☆☆☆
202426.51565 of 215927.5%★☆☆☆☆
202334.61354 of 217037.6%★★☆☆☆
202239.81184 of 212344.2%★★☆☆☆
202122.31001 of 129022.4%★☆☆☆☆
201918.91649 of 213322.7%★☆☆☆☆
201837.21264 of 201737.3%★★☆☆☆
201730.51374 of 202132.0%★★☆☆☆
201631.71336 of 203934.5%★★☆☆☆
201537.01227 of 199438.5%★★☆☆☆
201351.2753 of 242669.0%★★★☆☆
201251.0771 of 235467.2%★★★☆☆
201154.7675 of 236771.5%★★★★☆
201070.0288 of 228187.4%★★★★☆
200953.7631 of 223871.8%★★★★☆
200863.2413 of 211780.5%★★★★☆
200758.9475 of 206377.0%★★★★☆
200643.7758 of 196861.5%★★★☆☆
200545.5685 of 190164.0%★★★☆☆
200452.7458 of 165372.3%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202431.71299 of 191532.2%★★☆☆☆
202344.21012 of 191547.2%★★☆☆☆
202116.7905 of 105414.1%★☆☆☆☆
201923.31399 of 183323.7%★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202525.21426 of 190024.9%★☆☆☆☆
202422.31478 of 190222.3%★☆☆☆☆
202323.51468 of 191723.4%★☆☆☆☆
201926.91305 of 181428.1%★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202520.11577 of 201321.7%★☆☆☆☆
202434.91342 of 202633.8%★★☆☆☆
202339.21197 of 203041.0%★★☆☆☆
202135.8757 of 112632.8%★★☆☆☆
201920.51485 of 193723.3%★☆☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202514.11637 of 194215.7%★☆☆☆☆
202325.71426 of 196327.4%★☆☆☆☆
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)
Female (2024)32nd percentile+5 vs school
Hispanic (2025)25th percentile+7 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)22nd percentile+4 vs school
Male (2025)16th percentile~ school
By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts/Literacy19%-30 vs state
Mathematics10%-28 vs state
Science4%-29 vs state

★
No ratings yet
Be the first to rate Butte Valley High and help other families decide.
Rate Butte Valley High
Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.
Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.
Tap a star to rate
Reviews
No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.


Schools Near Butte Valley High

Sort
Ranking:
Map legend
E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private





Frequently Asked Questions about Butte Valley High

Butte Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Butte Valley Elementary

In the 2024-25 school year, 94 students attended Butte Valley High.

Butte Valley High ranks in the bottom 18.0% of California high schools.

Students at Butte Valley High are 56% Hispanic, 33% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Rate Butte Valley High!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

CACalifornia High School Rankings

CACalifornia District Rankings

Schools in Dorris, CA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Butte Valley High!


Latest California data All new data »
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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Diagnostics