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Calistoga Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 767 students in Calistoga Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Calistoga Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
767 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calistoga Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1055 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#994 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
87%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
8%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,276 is higher than the state median of $20,106. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,559 is higher than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,276
$20,106
Spending / Student
$26,559
$18,517
Best Calistoga Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisades High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Grant St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5255
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5255
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Calistoga Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1327 Berry St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-4398
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-4398
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Calistoga Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1608 Lake St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6278
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6278
Gr: 7-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calistoga Joint Unified School District?
Calistoga Joint Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 767 students.
What is the rank of Calistoga Joint Unified School District?
Calistoga Joint Unified School District is ranked #1055 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calistoga Joint Unified School District?
87% of Calistoga Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 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 Calistoga Joint Unified School District?
Calistoga Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Calistoga Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,559 is higher than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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