Yreka High

yrekauhsd.cyberschool.com/yhs/

612 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Yreka High School, located at 400 Preece Way in Yreka, California, serves as a primary educational institution within the Siskiyou Union High School District. As a central fixture of the rural community in Northern California, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and school spirit, reflecting the values of its small-town setting.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Yreka High School is active in promoting student engagement through a variety of sports, clubs, and vocational programs. The school serves as a hub for community life in Yreka, often acting as a focal point for local events and athletic competitions. By integrating traditional classroom learning with opportunities for personal development, Yreka High aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.

612

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yreka High
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	106
Black	4
Asian	19
Two or More	95
American Indian	39

White
347 (56.9%)
Hispanic
106 (17.4%)
Two or More
95 (15.6%)
American Indian
39 (6.4%)
Asian
19 (3.1%)
Black
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Yreka Union High
Phone:	(530)842-2521
Website:	http://yrekauhsd.cyberschool.com/yhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 9 134

Grade 10 170

Grade 11 155

Grade 12 153