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Leggett Valley 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 5 public schools serving 111 students in Leggett Valley 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 Leggett Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
111 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leggett Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1085 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#774 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% White
62%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,622 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,631 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
Spending
$4 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$36,622
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
Spending / Student
$32,631
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
Best Leggett Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leggett Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Whale Gulch Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Leggett Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Fin And Claw Academy
Alternative School
67680 Dr. Thru Tree Rd.
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leggett Valley Unified School District?
Leggett Valley Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 111 students.
What is the rank of Leggett Valley Unified School District?
Leggett Valley Unified School District is ranked #1085 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 Leggett Valley Unified School District?
62% of Leggett Valley Unified School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leggett Valley Unified School District?
Leggett Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Leggett Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,631 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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