Top Rankings
Owens Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 100 students in Owens Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Owens Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
2 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
100 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Owens Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1482 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.
Overall District Rank
#1476 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
% American Indian
16%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
42%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
19%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,350 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,790 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,350
$19,974
Spending / Student
$23,790
$18,395
Best Owens Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owens Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Owens Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Owens Valley Unified School District?
Owens Valley Unified School District manages 2 public schools serving 100 students.
What is the rank of Owens Valley Unified School District?
Owens Valley Unified School District is ranked #1482 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Owens Valley Unified School District?
42% of Owens Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Owens Valley Unified School District?
Owens Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Owens Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,790 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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