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Williams Junior/senior High School

260 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987

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Williams Junior/senior High School serves 609 students in grades 7-12.

Williams Junior/senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 609 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williams Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Williams Junior/senior High School's student population of 609 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

609 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Williams Junior/senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Williams Junior/senior High School is 0.08, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#8417 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

≥50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williams Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

≥50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williams Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Williams Junior/senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

96%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Williams Junior/senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

≥95%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

73%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williams Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Williams Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Junior/senior High School's ranking?

Williams Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Williams Junior/senior High School?

The graduation rate of Williams Junior/senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Williams Junior/senior High School?

609 students attend Williams Junior/senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Williams Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Junior/senior High School?

Williams Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Williams Junior/senior High School offer ?

Williams Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Williams Junior/senior High School part of?

Williams Junior/senior High School is part of Williams Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break -No School

April 07, 2023 (Friday)

Summer Break

June 05, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 609 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education