Black Oak Mine Unified School District

6540 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634-9001
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Black Oak Mine Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,235 students in Black Oak Mine Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Black Oak Mine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
1,235 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Black Oak Mine Unified School District, which is ranked #934 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#912 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
34%
40%
47%
31%
29%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
14%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
73%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,516 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,306
$20,100
Spending / Student
$13,516
$18,511

Best Black Oak Mine Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
860 Cave Valley Rd.
Cool, CA 95614
(530) 333-8355
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Otter Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4701 Volcanoville Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8347
Gr: K-5 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Divide High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6540 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8315
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6530 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8320
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 Garden Valley Rd.
Garden Valley, CA 95633
(530) 333-8330
Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
American River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6620 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Black Oak Mine Unified School District?
Black Oak Mine Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,235 students.
What is the rank of Black Oak Mine Unified School District?
Black Oak Mine Unified School District is ranked #934 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black Oak Mine Unified School District?
73% of Black Oak Mine Unified School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Black Oak Mine Unified School District?
Black Oak Mine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Black Oak Mine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,516 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,235 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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