Casterlin School in Blocksburg, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Casterlin School is a rural public school in Blocksburg, California that is part of Southern Humboldt Unified School District. It serves 41 students in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.7:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 12

41 Students

3 Teachers

24790 Alderpoint Rd

Blocksburg, CA 95514 View local requests

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Casterlin School Demographics

87%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Casterlin School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 22, 2025

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