Schools in 96101 — Alturas, California: 96101 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.
96101 has 3 ranked schools in Alturas, averaging a Scope Score of 36.1/100 — 7.1 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 33.0 to 39.1, a 6.2-point spread.
How 96101 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Modoc High with a Scope Score of 39 and 10.3% of students exceeding standard.
Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 96101 average 30.5% meeting standard but only 8.6% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 96101 averages 14.6%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 96101 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 96101 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96101 | Alturas | 3 | Developing 36.1/100 | — |
| 96097 | Yreka | 3 | Developing 35.9/100 | -0.2 |
| 96094 | Weed | 3 | Developing 32.9/100 | -3.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 96101
Hidden gems: 1 school in 96101 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 96101
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modoc High Modoc Joint Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 2 | Alturas Elementary Modoc Joint Unified On the Rise | 9.2% | Developing 36/100 |
| 3 | Modoc Middle Modoc Joint Unified Building Momentum | 6.3% | Developing 33/100 |
Schools in 96101 on the map
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.
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