Ukiah Unified School District

511 S. Orchard Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482-3411
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ukiah Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,787 students in Ukiah Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ukiah Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
11 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,787 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Ukiah Unified School District, which is ranked #1464 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 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1472 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Ukiah Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ukiah 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.
29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ukiah 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.
17%
29%
88%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Ukiah Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
259 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,350 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
56%
# Black Students
27 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,786 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
31%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
283 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
516
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
388
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
410
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
406
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
405
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
403
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
448
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
417
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
436
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
507
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
490
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
484
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
477
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,989 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 $17,510 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Ukiah 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
$101 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Ukiah 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
$18,989
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Ukiah 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
$17,510
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Ukiah 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 Ukiah Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank Zeek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1060 North Bush St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Yokayo Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
790 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Ukiah High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,745 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Calpella Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Moore St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5630
Grades: K-4
| 477 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Grace Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Jefferson Ln.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5460
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Peak Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 West Rd.
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Grades: 5-8
| 536 students
Rank: #77.
Pomolita Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
740 North Spring St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5350
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: #88.
Nokomis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Washington St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5550
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Manor Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Oak Manor Dr.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5180
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #1010.
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Grades: K-12
| 122 students
Rank: #1111.
South Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
445 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ukiah Unified School District?
Ukiah Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,787 students.
What is the rank of Ukiah Unified School District?
Ukiah Unified School District is ranked #1464 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ukiah Unified School District?
58% of Ukiah Unified School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ukiah Unified School District?
Ukiah Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ukiah Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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