Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ukiah Independent Study Academy's student population of 238 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
The graduation rate of Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
238 students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ukiah Independent Study Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ukiah Independent Study Academy offer ?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ukiah Independent Study Academy part of?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy is part of Ukiah Unified School District.
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