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Schools in 96097 — Yreka, California: 96097 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.

96097 has 3 ranked schools in Yreka, averaging a Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 8.2 points below the state average of 43.7 (a state average weighted to 96097's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.8 to 48.9, a 28.1-point spread.

How 96097 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Yreka High with a Scope Score of 49 and 13.1% of students exceeding standard.

Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 96097 average 33.7% meeting standard but only 10.0% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 96097 averages 21.5%, near the state average of 19.8%, weighted to 96097's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 96097 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 96097
96097Yreka335.5/100
96064Montague10.3331.6/100-3.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 96097

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range20.8 – 48.9
28.1 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.8% (level-matched)

Middle Schools (2)

avg 28.8/1002 ranked middle schools1 Solid, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Northern United - Siskiyou Charter
Siskiyou County Office of Education Building Momentum
12.5%51st percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100
2Jackson Street Elementary
Yreka Union Elementary Building Momentum
4.6%13th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100

High Schools (1)

avg 48.9/1001 ranked high schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Yreka High
Yreka Union High Building Momentum
13.1%37th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 49/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 96097Methodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 96097

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 96097 (Yreka) good?
96097 has 3 ranked schools in Yreka, averaging a Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 8.2 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 96097's own mix of school levels. 10.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 96097?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 96097 is Yreka High with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 13.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 96097 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 96097 average a Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 8.2 points below the state average of 43.7, a state average weighted to zip code 96097's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 10.0% vs. 18.1% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 96097?
Zip code 96097 has 3 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.