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Upper Lake Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 891 students in Upper Lake 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 Upper Lake Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
891 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Upper Lake Unified School District, which is ranked #1388 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 80-84% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1432 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
86 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
282 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
55%
# Black Students
6 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
443 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
50%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
75
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,730 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,869
$21,485
Spending / Student
$20,730
$19,787
Best Upper Lake Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clover Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
682 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
679 Second St.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2357
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2357
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Upper Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Old Lucerne Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0223
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0223
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Upper Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
675 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2338
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Lake Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
675 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper Lake Unified School District?
Upper Lake Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 891 students.
What is the rank of Upper Lake Unified School District?
Upper Lake Unified School District is ranked #1388 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Lake Unified School District?
50% of Upper Lake Unified School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% 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 Upper Lake Unified School District?
Upper Lake Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Upper Lake Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,730 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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