Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District

400 G St.
Tulelake, CA 96134-0640
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 429 students in Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
3 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
429 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1659 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1645 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
34%
27%
47%
10-14%
29%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
76%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
18%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,692 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,979 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,692
$19,978
Spending / Student
$15,979
$18,399

Best Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tulelake Basin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
461 Second St.
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2294
Gr: K-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Tulelake High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Main St.
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2292
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Tulelake Continuation High School
Alternative School
800 Main St.
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2280
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District?
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 429 students.
What is the rank of Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District?
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District is ranked #1659 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District?
76% of Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District?
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,979 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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