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#9183 of 9,539 schools in CA

Lower Lake High

High School · Konocti Unified · Lower Lake, CA

A Konocti Unified high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9430 A Lake St., Lower Lake, CA 95457

  • Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 57.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.1 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate57%
AP Participation3.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$17,180
Chronic Absenteeism60.7%

Students at Lower Lake High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lower Lake High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated970/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,266

Median home value

$414,100

Median rent

$1,078/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carle (william C.) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified3.99–120.2 mi89Compare →
Richard H. Lewis AlternativeEnrollment path unverified5.6K–120.2 mi98Compare →
Blue HeronEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–111.3 mi7Compare →
Clearlake CreativityEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.5 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Konocti Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$17,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lower Lake High is listed in Konocti Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lower Lake High

Lower Lake High is a public high school in Lower Lake, CA, part of Konocti Unified, serving approximately 931 students in grades 8th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,183 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lower Lake High

What grades does Lower Lake High serve?

Lower Lake High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Lower Lake High?

Lower Lake High has an enrollment of approximately 931 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Lake High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lower Lake High is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lower Lake High rank in CA?

Lower Lake High ranks #9,183 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Lower Lake High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lower Lake High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lower Lake High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lower Lake High has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lower Lake High a charter school?

No, Lower Lake High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lower Lake High a Title I school?

No, Lower Lake High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lower Lake High?

75.7% of students at Lower Lake High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
931
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.7%
4-Year Graduation
57.0%
Area population (ZIP 95457)
3,036
Area median age
56.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95457; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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