Whale Gulch High

Whale Gulch High, a micro-enrollment high school in Whitethorn, California, part of Leggett Valley Unified, instructs 7 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 838 students per school, that is 99% leaner than typical.

Within Leggett Valley Unified, which oversees 4 schools and 111 students, Whale Gulch High is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Whale Gulch High records that White students make up the majority at 57%. Beyond that, the school reports 14% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 14% Native American.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 3.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.2:1, putting Whale Gulch High tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Mendocino County indicate median household income runs about $68,092, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Across Mendocino County's 66 public schools (combined enrollment of about 12,738 students), Whale Gulch High is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Whale Gulch Elementary, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Whale Gulch High.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. Whale Gulch High's enrollment has contracted 50% since 2018, when it stood at 14 (now 7). Over the same period, the White share decreased from 71% to 57%. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 5.8:1 in 2018 to 3.5:1 today.

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