Leggett Valley Unified School District

1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585-0186
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 121 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
10,360 Schools
# Students
121 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Leggett Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1084 of all 1,908 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.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#774 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
34%
45-49%
47%
≤20%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
27%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
59%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,587 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,529 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,587
$19,978
Spending / Student
$23,529
$18,399

Best Leggett Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leggett Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Whale Gulch Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Leggett Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Fin And Claw Academy
Alternative School
67680 Dr. Thru Tree Rd.
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leggett Valley Unified School District?
Leggett Valley Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 121 students.
What is the rank of Leggett Valley Unified School District?
Leggett Valley Unified School District is ranked #1084 out of 1,908 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?
59% of Leggett Valley Unified School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 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 11:1, 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 $23,529 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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