Top Rankings
Alpine County Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 68 students in Alpine County Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alpine County Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
68 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Alpine County Unified School District, which is ranked #1184 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1222 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
31 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
46%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
55%
# Black Students
n/a
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
28 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
41%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
9
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
4
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $53,632 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $65,059 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$53,632
$21,485
Spending / Student
$65,059
$19,787
Best Alpine County Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Creekside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Diamond Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine County Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alpine County Unified School District?
Alpine County Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 68 students.
What is the rank of Alpine County Unified School District?
Alpine County Unified School District is ranked #1184 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alpine County Unified School District?
46% of Alpine County Unified School District students are American Indian, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alpine County Unified School District?
Alpine County Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alpine County Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $65,059 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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