Upper Lake High School is a small public high school located in Upper Lake, California. It is the only comprehensive high school in the Upper Lake Union High School District.
Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, Upper Lake High 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Upper Lake High School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Everyday, we live our mission to: develop critical thinkers, effective communicators, responsible learners and workers who become involved citizens.
School Rankings
Upper Lake High 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 Upper Lake High School is 0.61, 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
#7106 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
51%
20%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Lake High School's ranking?
Upper Lake High School is ranked #7106 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Upper Lake High School often compared to?
Upper Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelseyville High School, Clear Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Lake High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Lake High School?
307 students attend Upper Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Upper Lake High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upper Lake High School?
Upper Lake High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Upper Lake High School offer ?
Upper Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Upper Lake High School part of?
Upper Lake High School is part of Upper Lake Unified School District.
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