Upper Lake High

Summary:

Upper Lake High is a public high school located in Upper Lake, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 323 students. The school is part of the Upper Lake Unified School District, which is ranked 1342 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Upper Lake High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California high schools, ranging from 843 out of 1290 schools in 2020-2021 to 1618 out of 2133 schools in 2018-2019. The school has received a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other California high schools. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 77.9% in 2018-2019 to 90.6% in 2020-2021, and its dropout rate has also been variable, ranging from 1.8% in 2019-2020 to 14.9% in 2021-2022. Upper Lake High has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 30.4% in 2017-2018 to 56.8% in 2021-2022. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly lower than the state averages, with only 39.19%, 9.59%, and 20.83% of students meeting or exceeding standards, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, Clover Valley High (Continuation), a school within the same district, has even lower graduation rates (47.6%) and higher chronic absenteeism (83.3%) than Upper Lake High. In contrast, Potter Valley High, a school in a neighboring district, has a higher graduation rate (96.0%) and lower chronic absenteeism (25.3%) compared to Upper Lake High. Additionally, Kelseyville High, another nearby school, has a higher graduation rate (90.9%) and lower chronic absenteeism (30.1%) than Upper Lake High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 675 Clover Valley Rd.
       Upper Lake, CA  95485-9220


(707) 275-2338

District: Upper Lake Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1373rd of 2,323 California High Schools


Feeder schools for Upper Lake High:

Elementary:    Upper Lake Elementary
Middle:    Upper Lake Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.6%
Hispanic:
33.4%
American Indian:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Upper Lake High ranks worse than 59.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.83. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Upper Lake High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Upper Lake High has the largest high school student body size in the Upper Lake Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (48.6%), Hispanic (33.4%), American Indian (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Lake High is 19.3, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Upper Lake Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Upper Lake High employs 16.6 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upper Lake High:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Lake High 1373rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Upper Lake High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Upper Lake Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Lake Unified 1342nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upper Lake High

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Rank History for all students at Upper Lake High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.30 1618th 2133 24.1%
2021 34.72 843rd 1290 34.7%
2022 27.28 1488th 2123 29.9%
2023 26.49 1523rd 2348 35.1%
2024 31.83 1373rd 2323 40.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Lake High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 1312th 1862 29.5%
2019 24.60 1417th 1937 26.8%
2021 44.19 633rd 1126 43.8%
2022 30.16 1350th 1943 30.5%
2023 29.93 1407th 2247 37.4%
2024 33.70 1326th 2235 40.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Upper Lake High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.12 1114th 1760 36.7%
2019 15.58 1521st 1833 17.0%
2021 30.14 761st 1054 27.8%
2022 24.14 1411th 1858 24.1%
2023 29.38 1349th 2118 36.3%
2024 20.73 1577th 2098 24.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Upper Lake High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.64 1019th 1161 12.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Upper Lake High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.33 1522nd 1834 17.0%
2019 21.16 1429th 1880 24.0%
2021 32.99 755th 1122 32.7%
2022 26.25 1378th 1916 28.1%
2023 21.94 1559th 2207 29.4%
2024 43.26 967th 2172 55.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Upper Lake High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.99 1278th 1742 26.6%
2019 23.88 1353rd 1814 25.4%
2022 25.12 1403rd 1861 24.6%
2023 25.24 1480th 2142 30.9%
2024 34.48 1268th 2125 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at Upper Lake High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.47 1054th 1173 10.1%
2019 8.42 1102nd 1222 9.8%
2022 16.33 1027th 1204 14.7%
2023 17.06 1134th 1434 20.9%
2024 21.51 1036th 1406 26.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Upper Lake High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 147 3 3 89 24 0 24 0 290
2018 148 6 4 98 27 0 22 0 305
2019 145 3 4 94 26 0 21 0 293
2020 147 4 3 108 27 0 13 0 302
2021 161 2 1 98 24 0 19 0 305
2022 181 4 1 110 33 0 24 0 353
2023 157 2 0 108 32 1 23 0 323

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Upper Lake High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 290 13.0 22.3 73.4
2018 305 15.0 20.3 80.7
2019 293 14.5 20.1 60.4
2020 302 n/a n/a 79.8
2021 305 15.5 19.6 79.3
2022 353 16.1 21.9 83.6
2023 323 16.6 19.3 85.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Upper Lake High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 290 13.0 22.3 73.4
2018 305 15.0 20.3 80.7
2019 293 14.5 20.1 60.4
2020 302 n/a n/a 79.8
2021 305 15.5 19.6 79.3
2022 353 16.1 21.9 83.6
2023 323 16.6 19.3 85.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Lake High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1618th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1523rd of 2348 High schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Upper Lake High)25.839.7
 13.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Upper Lake Unified)23.938.3
 14.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Upper Lake High)1.77.7
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Upper Lake Unified)1.67.4
 5.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Upper Lake High)11.910.4
 1.5%
   11th Grade Science (Upper Lake Unified)11.910
 1.9%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students293323
 10.2%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian2632
 23.1%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic94108
 14.9%
Pacific Islander01
White145157
 8.3%
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%85.1%
 24.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Lake High

Upper Lake High ranks 1373rd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 323 students attended Upper Lake High.

Upper Lake High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Upper Lake Elementary
Middle : Upper Lake Middle

Students at Upper Lake High are 49% White, 33% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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