Enrollment
966
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lower Lake, CA
Lower Lake High
Federal NCES profile for Lower Lake High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062007002401
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lower Lake High earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lower Lake · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lower Lake High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Lake High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lower Lake, CA.
School address
District: Konocti Unified · California
NCES ID 062007002401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lower Lake High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lower Lake High
Lower Lake High is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Lower Lake, California, enrolling 966 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 966 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,072 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #949, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (30%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 230 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 966 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Konocti Unified also operates Lower Lake Elementary (743 students) and Pomo (702 students) alongside Lower Lake High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lower Lake High compares
Lower Lake High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,630
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 223 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
White 30.3%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Lower Lake High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Konocti Unified, which includes Lower Lake High.
$15,630
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 62.9%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lower Lake High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Lake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomo | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burns Valley | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Konocti Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lake | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lower Lake High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lower Lake High
How many students attend Lower Lake High?
Lower Lake High has 966 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lower Lake, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Lake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Lake High is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lower Lake High?
73.1% of students at Lower Lake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lower Lake High?
The largest demographic group at Lower Lake High is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Lower Lake, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lower Lake High?
Lower Lake High has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lower Lake High rank among public schools in Lower Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Lake High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lower Lake, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lower Lake on the city page.
Is Lower Lake High a good school?
Lower Lake High earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Konocti Unified?
Besides Lower Lake High, Konocti Unified also operates Lower Lake Elementary (743 students), Pomo (702 students), and Burns Valley (568 students). See the Konocti Unified district page for the complete list.
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