Average
#5944 of 9,539 schools in CA
South Valley High (continuation)
High School · Ukiah Unified · Ukiah, CA
An Ukiah Unified high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
429 South Dora St., Ukiah, CA 95482
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at South Valley High (continuation) score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2017, to 3% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Valley High (continuation) 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,998/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ukiah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,063
Median home value
$473,000
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Sequoia Career AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| West Hills Juvenile Hall CourtEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Orr CreekEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ukiah Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $18,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Valley High (continuation) is listed in Ukiah Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Valley High (continuation)
South Valley High (continuation) is a public high school in Ukiah, CA, part of Ukiah Unified, serving approximately 118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,944 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Valley High (continuation)
What grades does South Valley High (continuation) serve?
South Valley High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Valley High (continuation)?
South Valley High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley High (continuation) is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Valley High (continuation) rank in CA?
South Valley High (continuation) ranks #5,944 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South Valley High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
South Valley High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 South Valley High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Valley High (continuation) has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Valley High (continuation) a charter school?
No, South Valley High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Valley High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, South Valley High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Valley High (continuation)?
91.5% of students at South Valley High (continuation) 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Phone
- (707) 472-5150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95482)
- 33,396
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 95482; 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
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.