Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ukiah Independent Study Academy's student population of 122 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8980 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ukiah Independent Study Academy's ranking?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy is ranked #8980 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
The graduation rate of Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
122 students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ukiah Independent Study Academy students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ukiah Independent Study Academy offer ?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ukiah Independent Study Academy part of?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy is part of Ukiah Unified School District.
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Last Day of School (Events)
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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