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11 schools in Ukiah Unified

California · 5,871 students · 2 cities

Ukiah Unified's public-school footprint covers 11 schools with combined enrollment of about 5,871 students, averaging 534 per school.

4-year change in Ukiah Unified

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,871
-38 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Ukiah Unified ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn CaliforniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
28.7%#416 of 534N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
5,871#234 of 587#1,618 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
11#223 of 587N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
20.3:1#164 of 587#8,421 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
81.3%#128 of 587#1,143 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
55.6%#256 of 530#2,244 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Ukiah Unified

State test results across the district's 9 scored schools run from Frank Zeek Elementary at 52.3% proficient to Nokomis Elementary at 16.5%, a gap of 35.8 points. That is the 170th widest gap among 458 California districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 11 district schools that reported both years went from 5,981 to 5,871 students (down 2%) and from 274 to 289 full-time teachers (up 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Ukiah HighUkiahHigh09-121,767
Pomolita MiddleUkiahMiddle06-08826
Eagle Peak MiddleRedwood ValleyMiddle05-08552
Calpella ElementaryUkiahElementaryKG-04475
Grace Hudson ElementaryUkiahElementaryKG-05449
Oak Manor ElementaryUkiahElementaryKG-06417
Yokayo ElementaryUkiahElementaryKG-05414
Frank Zeek ElementaryUkiahElementaryKG-05391
Nokomis ElementaryUkiahElementaryKG-05342
South Valley High (Continuation)UkiahHigh09-12120
Ukiah Independent Study AcademyUkiahCombinedKG-12118

About Ukiah Unified

Ukiah Unified administers 11 public schools across California, collectively educateing roughly 5,871 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Ukiah Unified comprises 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,871 students, remained close to its prior level from the 5,909 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Ukiah Unified discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Ukiah Unified run?
Ukiah Unified has 11 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 5,871 students in California.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Ukiah Unified?
Ukiah Unified includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Ukiah Unified?
Ukiah High is the largest public school in Ukiah Unified by enrollment, with approximately 1,767 students.
What grade levels does Ukiah Unified serve?
Ukiah Unified serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 11 schools.
What cities does Ukiah Unified serve?
Ukiah Unified operates schools in Ukiah, Redwood Valley across California.