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Woodlake 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 7 public schools serving 2,081 students in Woodlake Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Woodlake Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
7 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
2,081 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Woodlake Unified School District, which is ranked #1546 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1551 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
91%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
7%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,571 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,170 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,571
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,170
$18,512
Best Woodlake Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlake High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Whitney Ave.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-3307
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-3307
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Castle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 North Castle Rock St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8001
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8001
Gr: 3-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Bravo Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 W. Sequoia
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Woodlake Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
497 North Palm St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8061
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8061
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
700 North Cypress St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8021
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8021
Gr: K-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodlake Community Day
Alternative School
36220 Millwood Dr.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodlake Community Day Primary
Alternative School
497 North Palm St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woodlake Unified School District?
Woodlake Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,081 students.
What is the rank of Woodlake Unified School District?
Woodlake Unified School District is ranked #1546 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. 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 Woodlake Unified School District?
91% of Woodlake Unified School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woodlake Unified School District?
Woodlake Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Woodlake Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,170 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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