Mendocino High

Mendocino High is a public high school in Mendocino, CA, part of the Mendocino Unified. The school serves approximately 152 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 90.6th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 47% proficiency in math, 15 points above the state average and 79% in reading/language arts, 28 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $68,478, where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 152 students, Mendocino High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Mendocino High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.