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Modoc County Special Education

139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
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Top 30%
Modoc County Special Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (20-21)
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
7 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Children are the Highest Priority

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(20-21)
<50%
34%
(20-21)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(20-21)
5%
n/a
Asian
(20-21)
n/a
12%
Hispanic
(20-21)
29%
56%
Black
(20-21)
4%
5%
White
(20-21)
54%
22%
Hawaiian
(20-21)
4%
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)
4%
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Modoc County Special Education?
24 students attend Modoc County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Modoc County Special Education students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Modoc County Special Education offer ?
Modoc County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Modoc County Special Education part of?
Modoc County Special Education is part of Modoc County Office Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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