Leggett Valley Unified School District

1 Sch Way
Leggett, CA 95585-0186
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Leggett Valley 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 5 public schools serving 125 students in Leggett Valley 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 Leggett Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
125 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Leggett Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1088 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#824 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Leggett Valley Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leggett Valley Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leggett Valley Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
29%
≥50%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Leggett Valley Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
55%
# Black Students
2 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
74 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
59%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
11
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
11
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
5
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,800 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,776 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Leggett Valley Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Leggett Valley Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,800
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Leggett Valley Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,776
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Leggett Valley Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Leggett Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leggett Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Sch Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Whale Gulch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Leggett Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Sch Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fin And Claw Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
67680 Dr. Thru Tree Rd.
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Whale Gulch High School
Magnet School
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leggett Valley Unified School District?
Leggett Valley Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 125 students.
What is the rank of Leggett Valley Unified School District?
Leggett Valley Unified School District is ranked #1088 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 Leggett Valley Unified School District?
59% of Leggett Valley Unified School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leggett Valley Unified School District?
Leggett Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Leggett Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,776 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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