Top Rankings
Del Norte County Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,427 students in Del Norte County Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Del Norte County Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
3,427 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Del Norte County Unified School District, which is ranked #1598 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1514 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
# American Indian Students
514 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
1%
# Asian Students
132 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
860 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
56%
# Black Students
18 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,574 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
46%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
321 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
283
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
261
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
264
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
295
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
268
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
268
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
264
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
269
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
232
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
262
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,671 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,501 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,671
$19,942
Spending / Student
$15,501
$18,366
Best Del Norte County Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Lake Earl Dr.
Fort Dick, CA 95538
(707) 464-0360
Fort Dick, CA 95538
(707) 464-0360
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Azalea Ln.
Gasquet, CA 95543
(707) 457-3211
Gasquet, CA 95543
(707) 457-3211
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Joe Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Smith River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 First St.
Smith River, CA 95567
(707) 464-0370
Smith River, CA 95567
(707) 464-0370
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
Mary Peacock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Arlington
Crescent City, CA 95331
(707) 464-0301
Crescent City, CA 95331
(707) 464-0301
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Pine Grove Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #88.
Crescent Elk Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #99.
Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #1010.
Bess Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1111.
Margaret Keating Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Minot Creek Rd.
Klamath, CA 95548
(707) 464-0340
Klamath, CA 95548
(707) 464-0340
Grades: K-6
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Del Norte County Unified School District?
Del Norte County Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,427 students.
What is the rank of Del Norte County Unified School District?
Del Norte County Unified School District is ranked #1598 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Del Norte County Unified School District?
46% of Del Norte County Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Del Norte County Unified School District?
Del Norte County Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Del Norte County Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,501 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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