Ukiah High School is the oldest public high school in Ukiah, California, the seat of Mendocino County. Established in 1893, it is the largest school by enrollment and only four-year comprehensive high school in the Ukiah Unified School District.
Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ukiah Independent Study Academy's student population of 118 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1893
Colors
Purple, Gold
Campus Size
60 acres (24 ha)
School Rankings
Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8248 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Willy The Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ukiah Independent Study Academy's ranking?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy is ranked #8248 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
The graduation rate of Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
118 students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ukiah Independent Study Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ukiah Independent Study Academy offer ?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ukiah Independent Study Academy part of?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy is part of Ukiah Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Ukiah Independent Study Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break, No School
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break, No School
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 03, 2027 (Thursday)
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