Potter Valley High
82 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic | 35 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White38 (46.3 %)
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Hispanic35 (42.7 %)
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Two or More5 (6.1 %)
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American Indian3 (3.7 %)
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Asian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 24 |
| Grade 10 | 25 |
| Grade 11 | 12 |
| Grade 12 | 21 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 42 | 51.2% |
| Male | 40 | 48.8% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)