For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,359 students in Chawanakee Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Chawanakee Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
1,359 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chawanakee Unified School District, which is ranked #1062 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1029 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
27%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
56%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,654 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,252 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,654
$19,978
Spending / Student
$23,252
$18,399
Best Chawanakee Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Oaks High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33030 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Minarets Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45077 Road 220
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Treasure Hills Dr.
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 822-4141
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 822-4141
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Minarets High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46655 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Chawanakee Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33087 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Continuation High School
Alternative School
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Manzanita Community Day
Alternative School
45077 Road 200
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 868-4200
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 868-4200
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chawanakee Unified School District?
Chawanakee Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,359 students.
What is the rank of Chawanakee Unified School District?
Chawanakee Unified School District is ranked #1062 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chawanakee Unified School District?
56% of Chawanakee Unified School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chawanakee Unified School District?
Chawanakee Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Chawanakee Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,252 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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