Ukiah Independent Study Academy

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Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks 1444 th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ukiah Independent Study Academy is an alternative public school in Ukiah, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 140 students. The school is part of the Ukiah Unified School District, which is ranked 1162 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ukiah Independent Study Academy stands out among nearby alternative schools, such as La Vida Charter and Sequoia Career Academy, with its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 85.3% to 95.0% over the past few years. However, the school struggles with higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.5% to 40.1%, compared to other alternative schools in the area. Additionally, Ukiah Independent Study Academy's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the Ukiah Unified School District and the state of California averages.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.87% to 79.83% over the past three years, suggests that Ukiah Independent Study Academy serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in terms of academic performance. To address these challenges, the school may benefit from strategies to improve student engagement, such as targeted interventions for chronic absenteeism, and efforts to provide more personalized support and instruction, potentially through a reduction in the student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482-3737

(707) 472-5096

District: Ukiah Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1444^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,955

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

Hispanic:

40.7%

American Indian:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ukiah Independent Study Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.86. (See more...)

Compare Details Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks worse than 62.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.28. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ukiah Independent Study Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.1%), Hispanic (40.7%), American Indian (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 19.6. (See more...)

Compare Ukiah Independent Study Academy employs 7.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ukiah Independent Study Academy is $5,955.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ukiah Independent Study Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ukiah Independent Study Academy 1444^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Ukiah Independent Study Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ukiah Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Ukiah Unified 1162^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ukiah Independent Study Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	26.97	1751^st	2477	29.3%
2022	23.06	2083^rd	2740	24.0%
2023	56.86	989^th	2802	64.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ukiah Independent Study Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Ukiah Independent Study Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	42.14	1129^th	1994	43.4%
2016	48.07	1043^rd	2039	48.8%
2017	36.76	1287^th	2021	36.3%
2018	55.46	896^th	2017	55.6%
2019	40.35	1201^st	2133	43.7%
2022	23.71	1568^th	2123	26.1%
2023	34.43	1296^th	2348	44.8%
2024	29.28	1444^th	2323	37.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ukiah Independent Study Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.42	977^th	1862	47.5%
2019	38.38	1198^th	1937	38.2%
2022	25.77	1431^st	1943	26.4%
2023	33.49	1317^th	2247	41.4%
2024	29.68	1437^th	2235	35.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Ukiah Independent Study Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	61.39	697^th	1760	60.4%
2019	37.71	1115^th	1833	39.2%
2022	22.56	1442^nd	1858	22.4%
2023	25.50	1456^th	2118	31.3%
2024	42.51	1016^th	2098	51.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Ukiah Independent Study Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.31	1076^th	1834	41.3%
2019	51.99	821^st	1880	56.3%
2022	19.77	1508^th	1916	21.3%
2023	51.10	781^st	2207	64.6%
2024	9.09	1944^th	2172	10.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Ukiah Independent Study Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	16.33	1567^th	1861	15.8%
2023	29.79	1385^th	2142	35.3%
2024	21.44	1544^th	2125	27.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Ukiah Independent Study Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.80	850^th	1173	27.5%
2019	30.62	865^th	1222	29.2%
2022	20.35	979^th	1204	18.7%
2023	29.62	932^nd	1434	35.0%
2024	14.20	1149^th	1406	18.3%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ukiah Independent Study Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	45	1	0	21	8	0	5	80
2015	51	2	0	27	7	0	5	92
2016	71	3	0	17	13	0	6	110
2017	79	2	1	30	5	0	2	119
2018	73	0	1	29	4	0	4	111
2019	77	2	2	22	6	0	6	115
2020	74	3	1	28	7	1	6	120
2021	95	1	4	30	5	0	3	138
2022	103	2	3	102	21	0	7	238
2023	59	0	4	57	15	0	5	140

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 Ukiah Independent Study Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	80	3.2	24.6	51.3
2015	92	6.0	15.3	64.1
2016	110	5.0	22.0	47.3
2017	119	4.7	25.0	50.4
2018	111	5.9	18.8	51.4
2019	115	5.9	19.4	57.4
2020	120	n/a	n/a	62.5
2021	138	6.3	21.8	60.9
2022	238	10.9	21.8	79.8
2023	140	7.1	19.6	62.1

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 Ukiah Independent Study Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	80	3.2	24.6	51.3
2015	92	6.0	15.3	64.1
2016	110	5.0	22.0	47.3
2017	119	4.7	25.0	50.4
2018	111	5.9	18.8	51.4
2019	115	5.9	19.4	57.4
2020	120	n/a	n/a	62.5
2021	138	6.3	21.8	60.9
2022	238	10.9	21.8	79.8
2023	140	7.1	19.6	62.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ukiah Independent Study Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$5,955

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ukiah Independent Study Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1201^st of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1296^th of 2348 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ukiah Independent Study Academy)	54.3	58.3	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ukiah Unified)	47.2	43.6	3.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ukiah Independent Study Academy)	14.3	4	10.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ukiah Unified)	22.2	11.4	10.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Ukiah Independent Study Academy)	13.3	11.1	2.2%
11th Grade Science (Ukiah Unified)	28.5	11.9	16.6%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	115	140	21.7%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	6	15	150%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	22	57	159.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	77	59	23.4%
Two or More Races	6	5	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.4%	62.1%	4.8%

Schools Near Ukiah Independent Study Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Ukiah Independent Study Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1000 Low Gap Rd.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Ukiah Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 472-5096	140	7	19.6	62.1%	59 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (40.7%)	4 (2.9%)	15 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)								(n/a)		12.5	25.0	21.1				44.1	33.9				8.8	10.2	$5,955
Orr Creek	Public, Alternative	K-12	1011 Low Gap Rd.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Mendocino County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 467-2517	66	10	6.5	74.2%	34 (51.5%)	1 (1.5%)	21 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)								(n/a)														0.0
West Hills Juvenile Hall Court	Public, Alternative	K-12	585 Low Gap Rd.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Mendocino County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 901-9055	7	1	7.0		2 (28.6%)	1 (14.3%)	4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$26,580
Sequoia Career Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-12	1031 North State St.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Sequoia Career Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 463-7080	138	8	16.2	86.2%	42 (30.4%)	1 (0.7%)	73 (52.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.7%)								(n/a)	5.3	0.0		4.8	19.1	47.4	5.3	40.0	26.4	19.1	11.1	5.3	18.8	13.8
Lakeport Alternative (Home School)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2548 Howard Ave.	Lakeport	95453	Lake County	Lakeport Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(707) 262-3013	81	5	16.2	77.8%	34 (42.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (35.8%)	1 (1.2%)	11 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.4%)								(n/a)	0.0		5.0	4.1		0.0	0.0	15.0	10.5		7.1	0.0	0.0	4.0
La Vida Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	16201 North Highway 101	Willits	95490	Mendocino County	La Vida Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 459-6344	79	5	15.2	77.2%	41 (51.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	18 (22.8%)								(n/a)									12.5					0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Ukiah Independent Study Academy

How many students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Ukiah Independent Study Academy.

What district is Ukiah Independent Study Academy in?

Ukiah Unified

What is the racial makeup of Ukiah Independent Study Academy?

Students at Ukiah Independent Study Academy are 42% White, 41% Hispanic, 11% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Ukiah Independent Study Academy a good school?

Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks 1444^th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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