Serving 1,275 students in grades 9-12, Archie Williams High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Archie Williams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Archie Williams High School's student population of 1,275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Archie Williams High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Archie Williams High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Archie Williams High School's ranking?
Archie Williams High School is ranked #292 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Archie Williams High School often compared to?
Archie Williams High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood High School, Tamalpais High School, San Rafael High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Archie Williams High School?
The graduation rate of Archie Williams High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Archie Williams High School?
1,275 students attend Archie Williams High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Archie Williams High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Archie Williams High School?
Archie Williams High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Archie Williams High School offer ?
Archie Williams High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Archie Williams High School part of?
Archie Williams High School is part of Tamalpais Union High School District.
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