Konocti Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Konocti Unified

Konocti Unified serves kindergarten through twelfth grade across several towns in Lake County, including Lower Lake, Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, and surrounding areas. The district's enrollment runs to several thousand students, with a student body that is majority Hispanic, followed by a substantial white population and a smaller share of multiracial, Black, and American Indian students. The free-or-reduced-price lunch rate was not available in the data, so a parent seeking that picture should ask the district directly.

Academic performance across the district is significantly below state benchmarks. In math, proficiency rates cluster in the single digits to low teens across the elementary and middle grades, dropping as low as single digits in grades five through eight. English language arts shows somewhat stronger performance, particularly in eighth grade, though proficiency remains in the teens across most grades. Science proficiency, measured in grades five and eight, sits in the low single digits. These results reflect considerable academic challenge for students across the district.

Chronic absenteeism is reported as very high, placing the district in the bottom quartile among Lake County's school districts. When attendance is this weak, it compounds the academic picture; classroom instruction cannot reach students who are not present. A parent considering the district may want to explore directly with school leadership what supports exist to address attendance and what barriers families face.

Among Lake County districts, Konocti's overall proficiency index falls in the bottom quartile. The district does spend slightly above the median per-pupil amount when compared to other county districts, suggesting resources are available, though how effectively they are deployed to raise achievement is a question a family might pursue.

The district operates a range of schools: elementary campuses including Burns Valley, East Lake, Lower Lake Elementary, Blue Heron, and Pomo; middle grades served at Obsidian Middle; and high school at Lower Lake High, alongside alternative options including Richard H. Lewis Alternative and William C. Carle Continuation High. This breadth of sites offers access across the service area, though it does not by itself address the academic performance gaps.

In November 2024, voters in the district approved a school facilities improvement bond, publicly reported as Measure S. This general obligation bond funds long-term campus upgrades and represents a commitment to physical infrastructure. For a family considering a move into the area, such a bond also means property tax obligations tied to repayment.

Housing values in the district's service area are relatively modest for the region, notably lower than California state medians, with a year-over-year decline reported. Rental costs are likewise modest relative to local incomes, making the area more affordable than many California communities. This economic context shapes both the student population and the tax base available to schools.

Konocti Unified faces substantial academic headwinds. Students arrive with profound proficiency gaps, attendance is a serious barrier, and performance trails the state. The district's immediate task is addressing why so many students are not proficient and not showing up. A parent weighing enrollment here should understand the academic baseline clearly and ask what specific intervention plans exist, how the district monitors progress, and what supports are available for students and families.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,874

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 55%

Black 2%

White 32%

Asian 0%

Two+ 9%

Am. Indian / AK Native 2%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

19%

—

Gr 3

17%

26%

Gr 4

18%

28%

Gr 5

16%

22%

Gr 6

18%

28%

Gr 7

16%

20%

Gr 8

25%

29%

Gr 11

21%

—

Math

Gr ALL

—

Gr 3

16%

24%

Gr 4

10%

20%

Gr 5

Gr 6

10%

15%

Gr 7

Gr 8

Gr 11

—

Science

Gr ALL

13%

—

Gr 5

Gr 8

Gr 11

10%

—

Gr HS

—

Gr UG_SEC

10%

—

Schools in this District

12 schools are officially reported under this district.

Burns Valley

Carle (William C.) High (Continuation)

East Lake

Lower Lake High

Highlands Academy

Lower Lake Elementary

Richard H. Lewis Alternative

Pomo

Blue Heron

Konocti Preschool

Konocti Education Center

Obsidian Middle

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

18%

Grade 3

12%

Grade 4

Grade 5

10%

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

18%

Grade 3

20%

Grade 4

16%

Grade 5

20%

Grade 6

17%

Grade 7

26%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

30%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$314,609

Year-over-year change-3.4%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$206K to $914K

vs. state typical0.41x

vs. national typical0.85x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95457	Lower Lake	$381K	-3.0%	47.7%
95423	Clearlake Oaks	$259K	-3.3%	38.5%
95422	Clearlake	$206K	-4.9%	9.4%
95461	Middletown	$320K	-5.2%	3.5%
95451	Kelseyville	$356K	-1.8%	0.6%
95458	Lucerne	$239K	-6.9%	0.4%
95467	Hidden Valley Lake	$370K	-2.4%	0.0%
94558	Napa	$914K	-3.1%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,758/mo

Year-over-year change+1.5%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,738 to $2,933/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
95451	Kelseyville	$1,738	—	0.6%
94558	Napa	$2,933	+1.5%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,588/mo

Home price / national median income3.8x

Annual rent / national median income25.2%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$170/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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