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Calistoga Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 804 students in Calistoga Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Calistoga Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
804 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Calistoga Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #983 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#977 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
696 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
55%
# Black Students
8 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
76 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
58
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,929 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,337 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,929
$21,485
Spending / Student
$25,337
$19,787
Best Calistoga Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palisades High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Grant St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5255
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Calistoga Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1327 Berry St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-4398
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-4398
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Calistoga Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1608 Lake St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6278
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6278
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calistoga Joint Unified School District?
Calistoga Joint Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 804 students.
What is the rank of Calistoga Joint Unified School District?
Calistoga Joint Unified School District is ranked #983 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calistoga Joint Unified School District?
87% of Calistoga Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calistoga Joint Unified School District?
Calistoga Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Calistoga Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,337 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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