- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064030006663
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 17
- public schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 62
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
South Valley High (Continuation) shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 064030006663 · Ukiah, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 15:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Ukiah High (1,767 students)
South Valley High (Continuation) shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Valley High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ukiah High
Ukiah High
1,767 students
- Pomolita Middl
Pomolita Middle
826 students
- Eagle Peak Mid 552
Eagle Peak Middle
552 students
- Calpella Eleme 475
Calpella Elementary
475 students
- Grace Hudson E 449
Grace Hudson Elementary
449 students
- This school 120
South Valley High (Continuation)
120 students
What this shows South Valley High (Continuation) reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Valley High (Continuation) compares
South Valley High (Continuation) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Ukiah Unified reports $18,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), down 13.
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 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.