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Willits Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,501 students in Willits Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Willits Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
1,501 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Willits Unified School District, which is ranked #1069 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1112 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
# American Indian Students
71 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
521 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
56%
# Black Students
12 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
486 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
32%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
394 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
26%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
141
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,779 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,561 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,779
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,561
$18,241
Best Willits Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blosser Lane Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1275 Blosser Ln.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Grades: 3-5
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Willits High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Sherwood
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Rank: #44.
Baechtel Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
20 Spruce And Lincoln Way
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Grades: K-2
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sanhedrin Alternative
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willits Unified School District?
Willits Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,501 students.
What is the rank of Willits Unified School District?
Willits Unified School District is ranked #1069 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willits Unified School District?
35% of Willits Unified School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willits Unified School District?
Willits Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Willits Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,561 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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