For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,358 students in Ukiah, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Ukiah, CA are Redwood Collegiate Academy, La Vida Charter and Ukiah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ukiah, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ukiah have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Ukiah, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ukiah High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ukiah, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redwood Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1059 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-0500
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-0500
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
La Vida Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16201 North Highway 101
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Ukiah High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,745 students
Rank: #44.
Sequoia Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-7080
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-7080
Grades: 4-12
| 127 students
Rank: #55.
Orr Creek
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2517
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2517
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #66.
Mendocino County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #77.
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Grades: K-12
| 122 students
Rank: #88.
South Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
445 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5150
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mendocino County Rop
Vocational School
2240 Old River Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5123
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5123
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Hills Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
585 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Ukiah, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Black Oak Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
P.o. Box 1487
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-2166
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-2166
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Talmage Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2240 Old River Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5155
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5155
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Woodlands Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
3801 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-8899
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-8899
Grades: K-8
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ukiah, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ukiah, CA include Redwood Collegiate Academy, La Vida Charter and Ukiah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ukiah?
10 public high schools are located in Ukiah.
What is the racial composition of students in Ukiah?
Ukiah public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ukiah are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ukiah include: Redwood Collegiate Academy vs. Ukiah High School
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