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5 schools in Upper Lake Unified

California · 933 students · 1 city

5 public K-12 schools sit under Upper Lake Unified in California, serving roughly 933 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).

4-year change in Upper Lake Unified

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
933
+82 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Upper Lake Unified ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn CaliforniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
18.8%#525 of 534N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
933#537 of 587#7,197 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#510 of 587N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
19.8:1#136 of 587#8,326 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
83.2%#113 of 587#1,038 of 8,164
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 Upper Lake Unified

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 833 to 933 students (up 12%) and from 42 to 47 full-time teachers (up 12%), 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.

About Upper Lake Unified

Upper Lake Unified is a compact California school district running 5 schools with combined enrollment near 933.

Looking at the level breakdown, Upper Lake Unified is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Upper Lake Unified is about 187, below the California average of roughly 578.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Upper Lake Unified has climbed 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 851 students to 933.

On this page, the community for Upper Lake Unified discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Upper Lake Unified?
Upper Lake Unified operates 5 public K-12 schools in California, serving approximately 933 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Upper Lake Unified?
Upper Lake Unified includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in Upper Lake Unified?
Upper Lake Elementary is the largest public school in Upper Lake Unified by enrollment, with approximately 429 students.
What grade levels does Upper Lake Unified serve?
Upper Lake Unified serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 5 schools.