Enrollment
118
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ukiah, CA
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ukiah Independent Study Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 064030013714
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ukiah Independent Study Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ukiah, CA.
School address
District: Ukiah Unified · California
NCES ID 064030013714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ukiah Independent Study Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Ukiah Independent Study Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Ukiah, California, enrolling 118 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.7% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 118 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (43%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ukiah's public schools, it stands alongside Sequoia Career Academy (144 students): Ukiah Independent Study Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 18:1).
Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students) and Pomolita Middle (826 students) alongside Ukiah Independent Study Academy.
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 Independent Study Academy compares
Ukiah Independent Study Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
96.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 44.9%
White 43.2%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Ukiah Independent Study Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ukiah Unified, which includes Ukiah Independent Study Academy.
$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 Independent Study Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomolita Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calpella Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace Hudson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ukiah Independent Study Academy'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 other schools in Ukiah
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sequoia Career Academy
Standard public school
144 students 18:1 students per teacher
Redwood Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
122 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Orr Creek
Alternative education program
17 students 1.7:1 students per teacher
Mendocino County Community
Alternative education program
13 students 6.5:1 students per teacher
West Hills Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative education program
11 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~118 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ukiah Independent Study Academy
How many students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has 118 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ukiah, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Independent Study Academy?
55.7% of students at Ukiah Independent Study Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ukiah Independent Study Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Ukiah, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ukiah Independent Study Academy rank among schools in Ukiah?
By Resource Investment Index, Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks #5 of 6 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 schools in Ukiah on the city page.
Is Ukiah Independent Study Academy a good school?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Ukiah Independent Study Academy, 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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