Upper Lake’s public schools score below 71% of California districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Upper Lake’s districts is 29%, below the California average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Upper Lake, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Upper Lake’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 534 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Upper Lake’s, its schools beat 6%, lower than their 29% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
75–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California (the state reports Upper Lake’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,759 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Upper Lake Middle, then Upper Lake High. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Upper Lake’s grade
C: better than 29% of California school districts. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Upper Lake, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Upper Lake
Upper Lake Elementary
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 21:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake Elementary
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 21:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake Elementary
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 21:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake Elementary
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 21:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake Elementary
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 21:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake Elementary
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 21:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake Middle
Grades 6–8 · 183 students · 21:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake Middle
Grades 6–8 · 183 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake Middle
Grades 6–8 · 183 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake High
Grades 9–12 · 307 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake High
Grades 9–12 · 307 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake High
Grades 9–12 · 307 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Upper Lake
Upper Lake High
Grades 9–12 · 307 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Upper Lake’s public schools are run by Upper Lake Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Upper Lake vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Upper Lake’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Lake | C | Upper Lake Unified |
Every school in Upper Lake
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Clover Valley High (Continuation) and Upper Lake Community Day).
Questions about Upper Lake’s schools
Are Upper Lake’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Upper Lake children attend score below 71% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 6%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Upper Lake in?
Upper Lake Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 933 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Upper Lake kids go to high school?
Upper Lake High, with 307 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Upper Lake’s graduation rate?
75–79% of the class of 2023 in Upper Lake Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Upper Lake spend per student?
$23,759 in Upper Lake Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Upper Lake families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Upper Lake → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.