Blue Heron

Konocti Unified
9345 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
7 Students
Secondary School 9th - 11th
School Overview
Based on the location provided, **Blue Heron** (often referred to as Blue Heron School) is a small public alternative education program located in Lower Lake, California. It operates under the Konocti Unified School District and is primarily designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. The school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment, helping students who have fallen behind in credits or who require a more flexible schedule to successfully complete their high school graduation requirements.

The program at Blue Heron is characterized by its small-school atmosphere, which allows for increased individualized attention from teachers and staff. By utilizing independent study models or smaller classroom environments, the school aims to re-engage students and provide them with the support necessary to overcome academic or personal obstacles. Ultimately, Blue Heron serves as a vital community resource for students in the Lake County area seeking a supportive pathway toward earning their diplomas and preparing for life after high school.
7
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    4 (57.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (14.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (14.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (14.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Konocti Unified
Phone: (707)994-1033
Grade Range: 9th - 11th
Total Students: 7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 6
Gender Ratio