For the 2025 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 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
429 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1646 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1638 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $19,974. 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,692
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,979
$18,396
Best Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tulelake Basin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
461 Second St.
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2294
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2294
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Tulelake High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 Main St.
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2292
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2292
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tulelake Continuation High School
Alternative School
800 Main St.
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2280
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2280
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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 #1646 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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