For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 266 students in Mcarthur, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Mcarthur, CA are Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) and Fall River Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcarthur, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mcarthur have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Mcarthur, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Fall River Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44215 Walnut St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Fall River Community Day
Alternative School
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mcarthur, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Mcarthur, CA include Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) and Fall River Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Mcarthur?
3 public schools are located in Mcarthur.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcarthur?
Mcarthur public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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