South Valley High (continuation)

South Valley High (Continuation) is an alternative high school located in Ukiah, California. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 118 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 with eight full-time equivalent teachers. As an alternative school, South Valley High provides an environment tailored to meet the needs of students who may not thrive in traditional educational settings.

The school's academic performance is currently rated at 3.4 out of 10 by MySchoolScout and ranks 8045th out of 9566 high schools in California, placing it in the 16th percentile statewide. The ELA/Reading proficiency rate stands at 6% and the Math proficiency rate is 2%, indicating areas where academic growth can be targeted. South Valley High is situated in a remote town setting, offering students a close-knit community with personalized attention from educators dedicated to their success.

With an enrollment of 118 students, South Valley High (continuation) 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.

While current test scores at South Valley High (continuation) are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.