Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-12, William Finch ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Finch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
William Finch's student population of 138 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
William Finch ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Finch is 0.61, 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
#8593 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 William Finch's ranking?
William Finch is ranked #8593 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Finch?
The graduation rate of William Finch is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend William Finch?
138 students attend William Finch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of William Finch students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Finch?
William Finch has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Finch offer ?
William Finch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is William Finch part of?
William Finch is part of Glenn County Office Of Education School District.
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