For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,464 students in Colusa 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 Colusa Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,464 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Colusa Unified School District, which is ranked #1042 of all 1,925 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
#1076 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
# American Indian Students
47 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,072 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
56%
# Black Students
12 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
277 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
19%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
110
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,858 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,890 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,858
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,890
$18,396
Best Colusa Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
James M. Burchfield Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Fremont St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Grades: K-3
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Colusa High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
George T. Egling Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 Webster St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Grades: 4-8
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colusa Unified School District?
Colusa Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,464 students.
What is the rank of Colusa Unified School District?
Colusa Unified School District is ranked #1042 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa Unified School District?
73% of Colusa Unified School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 Colusa Unified School District?
Colusa Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Colusa Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,890 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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