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Scott Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 624 students in Scott Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Scott Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
624 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scott Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #643 of all 1,910 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#632 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
% American Indian
9%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
58%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,569 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,220 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,569
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,220
$18,396
Best Scott Valley Unified School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Etna Union High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Howell Ave.
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Scott River High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Campus Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Fort Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11501 Mathews St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Gr: K-2 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Gr: 3-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Scott Valley Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
237 Butte St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5565
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5565
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Scott Valley Community Day
Alternative School
450 Campus Way
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 467-5279
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 467-5279
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott Valley Unified School District?
Scott Valley Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 624 students.
What is the rank of Scott Valley Unified School District?
Scott Valley Unified School District is ranked #643 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scott Valley Unified School District?
58% of Scott Valley Unified School District students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott Valley Unified School District?
Scott Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Scott Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,220 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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