Modoc High

www.modoc.k12.ca.us

245 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Modoc High School, located in Alturas, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Modoc Joint Unified School District. Nestled in the rural northeastern corner of the state, the school acts as a vital hub for the community, providing a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce. Its location in the high desert plateau reflects a close-knit environment where the school often plays a central role in local academic, athletic, and extracurricular life.

As part of a smaller school district, Modoc High emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive learning atmosphere. The institution focuses on meeting California state educational standards while offering programs that cater to the unique needs of a rural student population. By maintaining a balance between traditional academics and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to foster student growth, community engagement, and long-term success for its graduates within the broader Modoc County area.

245

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Modoc High
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	45
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
153 (63.5%)
Hispanic
45 (18.7%)
American Indian
20 (8.3%)
Two or More
15 (6.2%)
Black
5 (2.1%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Modoc Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)233-7201
Website:	http://www.modoc.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 49