Serving 140 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (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
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Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Ukiah Independent Study Academy's student population of 140 students has grown by 21% 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
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8980 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Ukiah Independent Study Academy is ranked #8980 out of 9,602 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
140 students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ukiah Independent Study Academy students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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View the Ukiah Independent Study Academy below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Ukiah High School Open House (Events)
March 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break; no school (Events)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Events)
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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