Will C. Wood High School is a high school in the Vacaville Unified School District located in Vacaville, California, serving the south side of the city and the unincorporated community of Elmira. First opening its doors in September 1969, it was a middle school until the 1988–1989 school year.
Serving 1,681 students in grades 9-12, Will C. Wood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Will C. Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Will C. Wood High School's student population of 1,681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Will C. Wood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Will C. Wood High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#4558 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will C. Wood High School's ranking?
Will C. Wood High School is ranked #4558 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Will C. Wood High School often compared to?
Will C. Wood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vacaville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Will C. Wood High School?
The graduation rate of Will C. Wood High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Will C. Wood High School?
1,681 students attend Will C. Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Will C. Wood High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will C. Wood High School?
Will C. Wood High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Will C. Wood High School offer ?
Will C. Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Will C. Wood High School part of?
Will C. Wood High School is part of Vacaville Unified School District.
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