High Desert Community Day
PublicMiddleGrades 6–10Alternative Education School
802 North East St., Alturas, CA 96101 · (530) 233-7201 · Part of Modoc Joint Unified School District
Students
3
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–10
What stands out about High Desert Community Day
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 24 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 57.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 48.6%
Location
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802 North East St., Alturas
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 72
Grade 81
Enrollment over time
7’20
8’21
3’22
4’23
3’24
Down 57.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 67%Hispanic 33%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.