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Plumas Unified School District

50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971-6009
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Plumas Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,686 students in Plumas Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Plumas Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,686 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Plumas Unified School District, which is ranked #1130 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1101 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
34%
40%
47%
25%
29%
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
19%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
62%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,145 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,617 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,145
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,617
$18,396

Best Plumas Unified School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
895 West St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6550
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Quincy Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Quincy Junction Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Chester Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #55.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
158 Aspen St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
Rank: #66.
Portola Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7195
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: #88.
Greenville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Almanor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plumas Unified School District?
Plumas Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,686 students.
What is the rank of Plumas Unified School District?
Plumas Unified School District is ranked #1130 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plumas Unified School District?
62% of Plumas Unified School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plumas Unified School District?
Plumas Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Plumas Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,617 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,686 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 80% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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