Konocti Unified School District
School District · Lower Lake, California
Avg Rating
3.6
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,180
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Avg Rating
3.6
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,180
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Evaluating Konocti Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Konocti Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Lower Lake · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burns Valley
Clearlake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carle (william C.) High (continuation)
Lower Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#708 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.7
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,180
$467 vs California median
District size
3,874 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Konocti Unified ranks #708 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Konocti Unified's schools with real test data average 3.6/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Richard H. Lewis Alternative (5.6/10), Burns Valley (4.4/10), and Carle (william C.) High (continuation) (3.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Konocti Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Konocti Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard H. Lewis Alternative | 5.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Burns Valley | 4.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Carle (william C.) High (continuation) | 3.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Lower Lake High | 3.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Lower Lake Elementary | 3.0 / 10 |
| 6 | East Lake | 2.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Pomo | 2.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Konocti Unified
Konocti Unified is a Lower Lake, California school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,874 students with a student-teacher ratio of 25.2:1. The district invests $17,180 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.6/10, Konocti Unified has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Richard H. Lewis Alternative, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Konocti Unified students show an average math proficiency of 17.1% and ELA proficiency of 24.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Konocti Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Konocti Unified with test data.
Schools in Konocti Unified
9 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Lower Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 3,874
- Teachers (FTE)
- 154
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Konocti Unified?
Konocti Unified has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Konocti Unified?
The average composite rating for Konocti Unified is 3.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Konocti Unified?
Konocti Unified spends $17,180 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Konocti Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Konocti Unified is 25.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Konocti Unified?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative is the highest-rated school in Konocti Unified with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Konocti Unified?
Across schools in Konocti Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Konocti Unified compare to other districts in California?
Konocti Unified has an average school rating of 3.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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