School Overview
Potter Valley High School, located in the rural community of Potter Valley, California, serves as a central hub for the local student population within the Potter Valley Community Unified School District. As a small, remote campus, the school emphasizes a close-knit educational environment where students benefit from individualized attention and a strong sense of community. Its location in the scenic, agricultural heart of Mendocino County often shapes the school’s identity, fostering deep connections between the faculty, the students, and the local families who have often been part of the district for generations.

Academically, Potter Valley High is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and vocational pathways. Despite its limited size, the school strives to offer a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs that help students develop leadership skills and personal interests. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a personalized learning experience that addresses the unique needs of its student body while promoting academic success and community engagement.
82
Total Students
5.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potter Valley High
Demographic Student Count
White38
Hispanic35
Asian1
Two or More5
American Indian3
  • White
    38 (46.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (42.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (6.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Potter Valley Community Unified
Phone: (707)743-1142
Website: http://www.pottervalleyschools.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Potter Valley High
Grade Student Count
Grade 924
Grade 1025
Grade 1112
Grade 1221
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Potter Valley High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4251.2%
Male4048.8%