Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, South Valley High (Continuation School) 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Valley High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Valley High (Continuation School)'s student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Valley High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Valley High (Continuation School) is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Valley High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
South Valley High (Continuation School) is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Valley High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of South Valley High (Continuation School) is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Valley High (Continuation School)?
120 students attend South Valley High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of South Valley High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Valley High (Continuation School)?
South Valley High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Valley High (Continuation School) offer ?
South Valley High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Valley High (Continuation School) part of?
South Valley High (Continuation School) is part of Ukiah Unified School District.
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