South Valley High (Continuation)

School Overview
South Valley High School, located in Ukiah, California, serves as the district’s primary continuation high school. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, South Valley is specifically designed to provide an alternative educational path for students who may be credit-deficient, struggling in a conventional classroom setting, or in need of a more flexible schedule to balance personal responsibilities. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements and earn their high school diplomas.

The environment at South Valley is characterized by smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach, which fosters stronger relationships between students and faculty. By offering a supportive and focused academic atmosphere, the school aims to re-engage students who have become disengaged from the traditional system, helping them overcome barriers to success. Through its tailored curriculum and commitment to student mentorship, South Valley High provides a vital resource for Ukiah youth to stay on track toward graduation and future career or educational opportunities.
120
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Valley High (Continuation)
Demographic Student Count
White37
Hispanic63
Black1
Two or More4
American Indian13
  • Hispanic
    63 (53.4%)
  • White
    37 (31.4%)
  • American Indian
    13 (11.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Ukiah Unified
Phone: (707)472-5150
Website: http://southvalley.uusd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 44
Grade 12 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Valley High (Continuation)
Grade Student Count
Grade 1012
Grade 1144
Grade 1264
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Valley High (Continuation)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5747.5%
Male6150.8%
Not Specified21.7%