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Konocti Unified

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 21.4/100

Konocti Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 21.4/100 — 22.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lower Lake High at 41/100, where 3.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,048 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 47.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
21.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.7
10.2 – 40.9
Avg Exceeded %
4.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
47.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
16.8/100
45.3%42.0%
HighDeveloping
30.7/100
22.4%59.4%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Konocti Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
16.8
avg score · 4 schools
East Lake
Needs Support
27/100
Lower Lake Elementary
Needs Support
15/100
Burns Valley
Needs Support
15/100
+1 more elementary schools
High
30.7
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Konocti Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 30.7.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -9.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 30.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 47.8%, 29.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 9.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Lower Lake High leads the district at 41 with 3.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
42.3%
White
42.6%
Asian
0.2%
Black
1.7%
Other
13.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
68%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Konocti Unified spends $14,048 per student in current expenditures — $767 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,048
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,603
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 9.8%
$12,791 → $14,048
Spending Efficiency
1.53
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 53%Support 45%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$59,679–$110,407
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
215
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Konocti Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 16.8 — 27.0 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -9.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is East Lake with a Scope Score of 27 and 10.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1East Lake
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
10.5%Needs Support
27/100
2Lower Lake Elementary
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
15/100
3Burns Valley
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
15/100
4Pomo
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
10/100

High Schools (2)

Konocti Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.7 — 16.8 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Lower Lake High with a Scope Score of 41 and 3.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lower Lake High
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Developing
41/100
2Carle (William C.) High (Continuation)
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
1.1%Needs Support
20/100

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 Konocti 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Konocti Unified a good school district?
Konocti Unified has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 21.4/100, which is 22.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 4.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Konocti Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Konocti Unified is Lower Lake High with a Scope Score of 41/100 and 3.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Konocti Unified spend per student?
Konocti Unified spends $14,048 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Konocti Unified?
Teacher salaries in Konocti Unified range from $59,679–$110,407 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.