Colusa Unified School District

745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932-2220
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,470 students in Colusa Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Colusa Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
1,470 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Colusa Unified School District, which is ranked #994 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#962 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
34%
39%
47%
20%
29%
(21-22)
85-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.63
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
74%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
18%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,797 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 $13,833 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,797
$20,100
Spending / Student
$13,833
$18,511

Best Colusa Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
James M. Burchfield Primary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Fremont St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
George T. Egling Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
813 Webster St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Gr: 4-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Colusa High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colusa Unified School District?
Colusa Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,470 students.
What is the rank of Colusa Unified School District?
Colusa Unified School District is ranked #994 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa Unified School District?
74% of Colusa Unified School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colusa Unified School District?
Colusa Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Colusa Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,833 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,470 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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