Sharleen B. Rainville, Principal Class Size and Teacher-Student Ratios California ranks the highest in the nation in number of students per teacher. Academic classes at SVJH average 26 students per teacher. Specialty classes, such as woodshop, study hall, and special education may have far fewer students. School Staff, Counseling, and Support Services Ten regular education teachers are employed at SVJH, three of whom are part time. Also employed is a resource specialist teacher who provides educational services to those students who have special needs.
All teachers have valid California credentials.
The principal serves as a counselor when needed to assist students with academic or personal concerns. A youth services specialist leads student support groups. Other supplemental services are supplied by the Siskiyou County Superintendent of Schools Office. Providing services to the students of SVJH are a speech therapist, school psychologist, occupational therapist, and school nurse. Listed below are averages in salaries paid to teachers and administrators in the Etna Union High School District in 1998-99.