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Butte Valley High

Summary:

Butte Valley High is a small public high school located in Dorris, California, serving 78 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Butte Valley Unified school district and has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California high schools over the past several years.

Butte Valley High faces significant challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 68% to 88% over the past five years, which are generally lower than the state average. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 8.3% to 20%, and experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.2% to 32.5% over the past five years. Academically, the school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST) is significantly lower than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with only 30% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, 10% in Math, and 13.64% in Science, compared to the state averages of 55.73%, 27.9%, and 24.63%, respectively.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.23% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the challenges faced by Butte Valley High. However, the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 11.2 in 2022-2023 could potentially be leveraged to provide more personalized attention and support for students, which may help address some of the academic and attendance-related issues.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 615 West Third St.
       Dorris, CA  96023-0728

(530) 397-3990

District: Butte Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1601st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $59,785 Help


Feeder schools for Butte Valley High:

Elementary:    Butte Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  88

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.8%
White:
36.4%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Butte Valley High ranks worse than 68.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Butte Valley High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.8%), White (36.4%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butte Valley High is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Butte Valley High employs 9.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butte Valley High is $59,785.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butte Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Butte Valley High 1601st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Butte Valley High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Butte Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Butte Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.69 458th 1653 72.3%
2005 45.47 685th 1901 64.0%
2006 43.71 758th 1968 61.5%
2007 58.93 475th 2063 77.0%
2008 63.18 413th 2117 80.5%
2009 53.75 631st 2238 71.8%
2010 70.03 288th 2281 87.4%
2011 54.73 675th 2367 71.5%
2012 50.98 771st 2354 67.2%
2013 51.24 753rd 2426 69.0%
2015 36.98 1227th 1994 38.5%
2016 31.66 1336th 2039 34.5%
2017 30.45 1374th 2021 32.0%
2018 37.22 1264th 2017 37.3%
2019 18.95 1649th 2133 22.7%
2021 22.25 1001st 1290 22.4%
2022 39.76 1184th 2123 44.2%
2023 30.40 1404th 2348 40.2%
2024 23.07 1601st 2323 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butte Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.48 1485th 1937 23.3%
2021 35.81 757th 1126 32.8%
2023 35.00 1276th 2247 43.2%
2024 30.20 1423rd 2235 36.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Butte Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.27 1399th 1833 23.7%
2021 16.70 905th 1054 14.1%
2023 39.26 1104th 2118 47.9%
2024 30.43 1341st 2098 36.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Butte Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.21 1626th 2207 26.3%
2024 32.47 1260th 2172 42.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Butte Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.87 1305th 1814 28.1%
2023 20.05 1597th 2142 25.4%
2024 18.18 1620th 2125 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Butte Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 92 0 1 10 5 n/a n/a 0 108
1989 87 0 0 23 9 n/a n/a 0 119
1990 81 0 1 18 3 n/a n/a 0 103
1991 86 0 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 103
1992 80 0 2 21 6 n/a n/a 0 109
1993 98 0 3 24 5 n/a n/a 0 130
1994 93 0 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 120
1995 87 0 1 25 9 n/a n/a 0 122
1996 87 0 1 25 9 n/a n/a 0 122
1997 93 0 2 25 9 n/a n/a 0 129
1998 76 0 0 29 2 n/a n/a 0 107
1999 79 0 0 28 8 n/a n/a 0 115
2000 87 0 2 26 10 n/a n/a 0 125
2001 73 0 0 29 11 n/a n/a 0 113
2002 56 0 1 35 4 n/a n/a 3 99
2003 56 0 1 35 4 n/a n/a 3 99
2004 48 0 0 37 3 n/a n/a 9 97
2005 48 0 0 37 2 n/a n/a 5 92
2006 49 0 1 36 1 n/a n/a 0 87
2007 64 1 1 41 0 n/a n/a 2 109
2008 53 n/a n/a 38 n/a n/a n/a 0 91
2009 58 0 1 39 0 0 1 0 99
2010 53 0 1 30 0 0 0 0 84
2011 50 0 1 31 2 0 0 0 84
2012 47 0 2 29 1 0 0 0 79
2013 49 0 2 26 2 0 2 0 81
2014 45 0 0 36 4 0 2 0 87
2015 37 0 1 37 5 0 4 0 84
2016 36 0 1 38 4 0 5 0 84
2017 39 0 0 41 2 0 3 0 85
2018 47 0 0 46 2 0 4 0 99
2019 41 0 2 49 4 0 3 0 99
2020 33 0 1 39 3 0 0 0 76
2021 35 0 4 43 2 0 3 0 87
2022 30 0 5 39 1 1 3 0 79
2023 28 0 4 43 1 0 2 0 78
2024 32 0 4 50 1 0 1 0 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butte Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 108 8.1 13.3 n/a
1989 119 7.8 15.2 n/a
1990 103 7.4 13.9 n/a
1991 103 7.9 13.0 n/a
1992 109 8.0 13.6 43.1
1993 130 8.6 15.1 37.7
1994 120 9.0 13.3 21.7
1995 122 9.0 13.6 43.4
1996 122 9.0 13.6 43.4
1997 129 9.0 14.3 39.5
1998 107 9.0 11.9 29
1999 115 7.8 14.7 40.9
2000 125 8.1 15.4 45.6
2001 113 8.0 14.1 79.6
2002 99 7.0 14.1 58.3
2003 99 7.0 14.1 58.3
2004 97 7.0 13.9 68.2
2005 92 6.4 14.4 59.8
2006 87 5.5 15.8 55.2
2007 109 6.5 16.8 55.1
2008 91 8.5 10.7 59.3
2009 99 6.5 13.2 55.6
2010 84 8.0 10.4 54.8
2011 84 n/a n/a 59.5
2012 79 7.4 10.5 n/a
2013 81 7.1 11.3 45.7
2014 87 6.7 12.9 57.5
2015 84 7.0 12.0 57.1
2016 84 6.0 14.0 60.7
2017 85 6.8 12.4 70.6
2018 99 5.7 17.2 46.5
2019 99 7.8 12.5 85.9
2020 76 n/a n/a 80.3
2021 87 9.5 9.1 51.7
2022 79 8.3 9.4 70.9
2023 78 6.9 11.2 69.2
2024 88 9.9 8.8 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Butte Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 108 8.1 13.3 n/a
1989 119 7.8 15.2 n/a
1990 103 7.4 13.9 n/a
1991 103 7.9 13.0 n/a
1992 109 8.0 13.6 43.1
1993 130 8.6 15.1 37.7
1994 120 9.0 13.3 21.7
1995 122 9.0 13.6 43.4
1996 122 9.0 13.6 43.4
1997 129 9.0 14.3 39.5
1998 107 9.0 11.9 29
1999 115 7.8 14.7 40.9
2000 125 8.1 15.4 45.6
2001 113 8.0 14.1 79.6
2002 99 7.0 14.1 58.3
2003 99 7.0 14.1 58.3
2004 97 7.0 13.9 68.2
2005 92 6.4 14.4 59.8
2006 87 5.5 15.8 55.2
2007 109 6.5 16.8 55.1
2008 91 8.5 10.7 59.3
2009 99 6.5 13.2 55.6
2010 84 8.0 10.4 54.8
2011 84 n/a n/a 59.5
2012 79 7.4 10.5 n/a
2013 81 7.1 11.3 45.7
2014 87 6.7 12.9 57.5
2015 84 7.0 12.0 57.1
2016 84 6.0 14.0 60.7
2017 85 6.8 12.4 70.6
2018 99 5.7 17.2 46.5
2019 99 7.8 12.5 85.9
2020 76 n/a n/a 80.3
2021 87 9.5 9.1 51.7
2022 79 8.3 9.4 70.9
2023 78 6.9 11.2 69.2
2024 88 9.9 8.8 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Butte Valley High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $59,785

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butte Valley High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1649th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1404th of 2348 High schools
 17.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Butte Valley High)43.845.8
 2.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Butte Valley Unified)43.845.8
 2.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Butte Valley High)08.3
 8.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Butte Valley Unified)08.3
 8.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9978
 21.2%
African American00
American Indian41
 75%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic4943
 12.2%
Pacific Islander00
White4128
 31.7%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.9%69.2%
 16.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Butte Valley High

Students at Butte Valley High are 57% Hispanic, 36% White, 5% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended Butte Valley High.

Butte Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Butte Valley Elementary

Butte Valley High ranks 1601st of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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