Enrollment
1,767
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ukiah, CA
Ukiah High
Federal NCES profile for Ukiah High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064030006665
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ukiah High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 17
- public schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ukiah High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ukiah High ranks #6 of 17 public schools in Ukiah, CA.
School address
District: Ukiah Unified · California
NCES ID 064030006665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ukiah High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ukiah High
Ukiah High is a higher-need, large high school in Ukiah, California, enrolling 1,767 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,767 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 349 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (34%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ukiah's high schools, it stands alongside South Valley High (Continuation) (120 students): Ukiah High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 15:1).
Ukiah Unified also operates Pomolita Middle (826 students) and Eagle Peak Middle (552 students) alongside Ukiah 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 Ukiah High compares
Ukiah 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,767 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,767
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$15,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 54.7%
White 34.0%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Ukiah High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ukiah Unified, which includes Ukiah High.
$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 Ukiah High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomolita Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calpella Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace Hudson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Manor Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ukiah High'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
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~1,767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ukiah High
How many students attend Ukiah High?
Ukiah High has 1,767 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ukiah, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ukiah High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ukiah High is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher 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 Ukiah High?
60.2% of students at Ukiah High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ukiah High?
The largest demographic group at Ukiah High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Ukiah, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ukiah High?
Ukiah High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Ukiah High rank among public schools in Ukiah?
By Resource Investment Index, Ukiah High ranks #6 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 Ukiah High a good school?
Ukiah High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Ukiah High, Ukiah Unified also operates Pomolita Middle (826 students), Eagle Peak Middle (552 students), and Calpella Elementary (475 students). See the Ukiah Unified district page for the complete list.
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