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Scott 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 6 public schools serving 604 students in Scott Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Scott Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
6 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
604 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scott Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #642 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#632 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.9%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
9%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
56%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,454 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,394
$26,022
Showing 2010–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,454
$22,604
Showing 2010–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Best Scott Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Etna Union High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Howell Ave.
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Scott River High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Campus Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Fort Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11501 Mathews St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Gr: K-2 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Gr: 3-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Scott Valley Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
237 Butte St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5565
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5565
Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Scott Valley Community Day
Alternative School
450 Campus Way
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 467-5279
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 467-5279
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott Valley Unified School District?
Scott Valley Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 604 students.
What is the rank of Scott Valley Unified School District?
Scott Valley Unified School District is ranked #642 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 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 Scott Valley Unified School District?
56% of Scott Valley Unified School District students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott Valley Unified School District?
Scott Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Scott Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,454 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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