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Fort Bragg Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,669 students in Fort Bragg Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fort Bragg Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,669 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Bragg Unified School District, which is ranked #1307 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1342 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
47%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
39%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,108 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,062 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$40 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,108
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,062
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fort Bragg Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Noyo High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Shelter Cove
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Fort Bragg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Dana St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2880
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2880
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Dana Gray Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1197 East Chestnut St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Gr: 3-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Fort Bragg Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Harold St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Community Day
Alternative School
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
324 South Lincoln St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2860
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2860
Gr: K-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Bragg Unified School District?
Fort Bragg Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,669 students.
What is the rank of Fort Bragg Unified School District?
Fort Bragg Unified School District is ranked #1307 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Bragg Unified School District?
47% of Fort Bragg Unified School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Bragg Unified School District?
Fort Bragg Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fort Bragg Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,062 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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