Colusa Unified
Colusa Unified has 3 ranked schools across middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 34.3/100 — 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Colusa High at 47/100, where 13.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,763 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle | Needs Support 28.8/100 | 1 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| High | Developing 37.0/100 | 2 | 9.1% | 34.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Colusa Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Colusa Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 37.0.
Consistency: Score range of 20.7 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.4%, 9.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.5%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Colusa High leads the district at 47 with 13.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Colusa Unified spends $11,763 per student in current expenditures — $3,051 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Middle Schools (1)
Colusa Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.8 — 11.6 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -2.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is George T. Egling Middle with a Scope Score of 29 and 10.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George T. Egling Middle Colusa Unified Building Momentum | 10.6% | Needs Support 29/100 |
High Schools (2)
Colusa Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.0 — 10.4 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Colusa High with a Scope Score of 47 and 13.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colusa High Colusa Unified Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) Colusa Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Colusa Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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