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Chawanakee Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,359 students in Chawanakee Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Chawanakee Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
9 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,359 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chawanakee Unified School District, which is ranked #1001 of all 1,925 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1019 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
27%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
56%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,654 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,252 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,654
$19,974
Spending / Student
$23,252
$18,396
Best Chawanakee Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Oaks High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33030 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Treasure Hills Dr.
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 822-4141
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 822-4141
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Minarets Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45077 Road 220
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46655 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Minarets High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Chawanakee Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
Rank: #77.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33087 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Continuation High School
Alternative School
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Manzanita Community Day
Alternative School
45077 Road 200
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 868-4200
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 868-4200
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chawanakee Unified School District?
Chawanakee Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,359 students.
What is the rank of Chawanakee Unified School District?
Chawanakee Unified School District is ranked #1001 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chawanakee Unified School District?
56% of Chawanakee Unified School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chawanakee Unified School District?
Chawanakee Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Chawanakee Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,252 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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