Ukiah Independent Study Academy

www.uusd.net

140 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Ukiah Independent Study Academy (UISA), located at 1000 Low Gap Rd. in Ukiah, California, serves as an alternative educational option within the Ukiah Unified School District. The academy is designed for students who thrive in a flexible, non-traditional learning environment rather than a standard classroom setting. By focusing on independent study, the school provides a personalized academic structure that allows students to work at their own pace while maintaining a close partnership with credentialed teachers who provide guidance, oversight, and support.

The program is well-suited for students who require unique scheduling, such as those balancing work, family commitments, or specialized extracurricular interests, as well as those who simply prefer an autonomous approach to their education. UISA upholds the district’s academic standards, ensuring that while the delivery method is flexible, students still meet the necessary requirements for high school graduation and post-secondary preparedness. Through this model, the academy aims to foster student responsibility, self-discipline, and academic success in a supportive, individualized environment.

140

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	57
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	15

White
59 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
57 (40.7 %)
American Indian
15 (10.7 %)
Two or More
5 (3.6 %)
Asian
4 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ukiah Unified
Phone:	(707)472-5096
Website:	http://www.uusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 2

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 12

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 23