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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 121 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
121 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Leggett Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1087 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#824 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
56%
# Black Students
2 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
71 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
59%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
6
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
5
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
7
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,587 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,529 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,587
$19,974
Spending / Student
$23,529
$18,396
Best Leggett Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leggett Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Whale Gulch Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Leggett Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fin And Claw Academy
Alternative School
67680 Dr. Thru Tree Rd.
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leggett Valley Unified School District?
Leggett Valley Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 121 students.
What is the rank of Leggett Valley Unified School District?
Leggett Valley Unified School District is ranked #1087 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. 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, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 11:1, 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 $23,529 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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