4.3avg / 10

Konocti Unified School District

School District · Lower Lake, California

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 3,874

Teachers (FTE): 154

Avg Rating

4.3

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

3,874

Student-Teacher Ratio

25.2:1

Avg Rating

4.3

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

3,874

Student-Teacher Ratio

25.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#701 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.0

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 #701 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Konocti Unified's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Lake (6.6/10), Burns Valley (5.2/10), and Richard H. Lewis Alternative (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Lower Lake High

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	East Lake	6.6 / 10	Elementary	—	187
2	Burns Valley	5.2 / 10	Elementary	—	523
3	Richard H. Lewis Alternative	4.8 / 10	Other	—	98
4	Pomo	3.8 / 10	Elementary	—	711
5	Lower Lake High	3.4 / 10	High	—	931
6	Lower Lake Elementary	3.4 / 10	Elementary	—	724
7	Carle (william C.) High (continuation)	2.9 / 10	High	—	89

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. District-level spending was $17,180 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.3/10, Konocti Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is East Lake, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, Konocti Unified students show an average math proficiency of 15.7% and ELA proficiency of 23.7%.

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

Math Proficiency15.7%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency23.7%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Konocti Unified with test data.

Schools in Konocti Unified

9 schools

Elementary Schools4

Lower Lake Elementary

Middle Schools1

High Schools2

Carle (william C.) High (continuation)

892.9

Other Schools2

Richard H. Lewis Alternative

984.8

Blue Heron

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District Details

State: California
City: Lower Lake
Total Enrollment: 3,874
Teachers (FTE): 154
District spending per student: $17,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Konocti Unified?

Konocti Unified's district-level spending was $17,180 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

East Lake is the highest-rated school in Konocti Unified with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in Konocti Unified?

Across schools in Konocti Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.7%. 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 4.3/10 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: 4.3/10
Math Proficiency: 15.7%
ELA Proficiency: 23.7%

Resources

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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.