Konocti Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 16.8/100 | 4 | 5.3% | 42.0% |
| High | Developing 30.7/100 | 2 | 2.4% | 59.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Konocti Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Lake Konocti Unified Building Momentum | 10.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 2 | Lower Lake Elementary Konocti Unified Building Momentum | 3.4% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 3 | Burns Valley Konocti Unified Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 4 | Pomo 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Lake High Konocti Unified Building Momentum | 3.6% | Developing 41/100 |
| 2 | Carle (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
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