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Laytonville High

Q: Is Laytonville High a good school?

Laytonville High ranks 590 th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

590^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 73% of California high schools

Summary

Laytonville High is a small, rural public high school serving about 98 students in grades 9-12 within the Laytonville Unified school district, and it has recently shown remarkable academic improvement, achieving a 100% graduation rate and outperforming state averages in English and science.

Compared to other high schools in the area, Laytonville High stands out as a strong performer, ranking significantly higher than nearby schools like Round Valley High and Round Valley Continuation. The school has shown an impressive ability to support its students, many of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with its performance for this group jumping dramatically in the most recent year. It also operates with a favorable student-to-teacher ratio, providing more individual attention than some neighboring schools.

Despite these strengths, parents should be aware of two key challenges. First, chronic absenteeism is a serious issue, affecting over 38% of students, though this is a regional trend seen at other local schools. Second, while English and science scores are strong, math performance has been highly inconsistent from year to year. The school's overall ranking has also fluctuated significantly in recent years, suggesting its current high performance is a notable achievement but may be part of a pattern of ups and downs.

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$48,487

Per pupil spending ?

76.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

250 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454-0325

(707) 984-6108

District: Laytonville Unified

Feeder schools for Laytonville High:

Elementary:

Laytonville Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.1%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Two or more races:

15.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2013 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2013

✓Above the California median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 19% California)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg29%

California avg41%

590^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

904^th of 1,543Laytonville Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	590 of 2162	72.7%	★★★★☆
2024	27.2	1549 of 2159	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.4	1193 of 2170	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.1	1305 of 2123	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.8	609 of 2133	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	396 of 2017	80.4%	★★★★☆
2017	82.5	360 of 2021	82.2%	★★★★☆
2016	57.0	855 of 2039	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.0	1043 of 1994	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.8	772 of 2426	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	38.8	1085 of 2354	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	47.8	850 of 2367	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.0	489 of 2281	78.6%	★★★★☆
2009	74.9	191 of 2238	91.5%	★★★★★
2008	62.3	432 of 2117	79.6%	★★★★☆
2007	60.1	454 of 2063	78.0%	★★★★☆
2006	59.2	483 of 1968	75.5%	★★★★☆
2005	67.2	291 of 1901	84.7%	★★★★☆
2004	53.5	446 of 1653	73.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	78.5	377 of 1906	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	68.5	487 of 1833	73.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	82.8	285 of 2013	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	23.5	1554 of 2026	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.1	900 of 2030	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	19.3	1574 of 1943	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	82.0	254 of 1937	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	84.1	253 of 1862	86.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	58.5	760 of 1942	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	23.3	1479 of 1963	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.1	932 of 1916	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	800 of 1880	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	88.0	228 of 1834	87.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	77.5	241 of 1155	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	21.5	960 of 1193	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.8	680 of 1204	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.9	648 of 1222	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.3	733 of 1173	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)86th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2025)80th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)79th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)61st percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy61%+12 vs state

Science41%+8 vs state

Mathematics32%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laytonville High	Public	9-12	250 Branscomb Rd.	Laytonville	95454	Mendocino County	Laytonville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 984-6108	98	9	10.6	76.5%	52 (53.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (18.4%)	2 (2.0%)	11 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (15.3%)	70.6	590^th of 2162 public high schools	72.7%		27.2	1549^th of 2159 public high schools	28.3%	959	40.7	40.7	60.7	60.7	32.1	32.1	$48,487	$46,494	$1,993
Laytonville Continuation High	Public	9-12	200 Branscomb Rd.	Laytonville	95454	Mendocino County	Laytonville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 984-6254	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Round Valley Continuation	Public	9-12	76270 High School St.	Covelo	95428	Mendocino County	Round Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 983-6171	21	1	30.4	95.2%	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$16,699	$14,042	$2,657
Round Valley High	Public	9-12	Howard and High Sts.	Covelo	95428	Mendocino County	Round Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 983-6174	113	11	9.9	88.5%	10 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (58.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.3	1830^th of 2162 public high schools	15.4%		15.9	1793^rd of 2159 public high schools	17.0%	37	5.3	5.3	21.1	21.1	5.3	5.3	$42,237	$39,462	$2,775
Leggett Valley High	Public	9-12	1 School Way	Leggett	95585	Mendocino County	Leggett Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 925-6285	17	3	6.3	58.8%	13 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$35,520	$34,944	$576

Frequently Asked Questions about Laytonville High

What district is Laytonville High in?

Laytonville Unified

What is the racial makeup of Laytonville High?

Students at Laytonville High are 53% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 11% American Indian, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Laytonville High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 98 students attended Laytonville High.

Is Laytonville High a good school?

Laytonville High ranks 590^th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Laytonville High?

Laytonville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Laytonville Elementary

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2024–25 school spending dataJul 1, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataMar 13, 2026

2024–25 CSA Spanish test scoresDec 22, 2025

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 14, 2025

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