Enrollment
120
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ukiah, CA
South Valley High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for South Valley High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064030006663
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Valley High (Continuation) earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 17
- public schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for California
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Valley High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley High (Continuation) ranks #3 of 17 public schools in Ukiah, CA.
School address
District: Ukiah Unified · California
NCES ID 064030006663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Valley High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Valley High (Continuation)
South Valley High (Continuation) is a high-poverty, small high school in Ukiah, California, enrolling 120 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15:1, South Valley High (Continuation) is leaner than roughly 89% of California schools and 30% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 84.7% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 120 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 260 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (31%) (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 120 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Ukiah's high schools, it stands alongside Ukiah High (1,767 students): South Valley High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 20.1:1).
Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students) and Pomolita Middle (826 students) alongside South Valley High (Continuation).
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 South Valley High (Continuation) compares
South Valley High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 53.4%
White 31.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, South Valley High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ukiah Unified, which includes South Valley High (Continuation).
$15,794
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.2%
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 South Valley High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomolita Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calpella Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace Hudson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Valley High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Ukiah
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~120 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Valley High (Continuation)
How many students attend South Valley High (Continuation)?
South Valley High (Continuation) has 120 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ukiah, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley High (Continuation) is 15:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Valley High (Continuation)?
84.7% of students at South Valley High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Valley High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at South Valley High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Ukiah, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Valley High (Continuation)?
South Valley High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Valley High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Ukiah?
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley High (Continuation) ranks #3 of 17 public schools in Ukiah, 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 Ukiah on the city page.
Is South Valley High (Continuation) a good school?
South Valley High (Continuation) earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. 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 Ukiah Unified?
Besides South Valley High (Continuation), Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students), Pomolita Middle (826 students), and Eagle Peak Middle (552 students). See the Ukiah Unified district page for the complete list.
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