Windsor High School or WHS is a public secondary school in Windsor, California. It is part of Windsor Unified School District. In 2014, its graduate rate was 94.6%.
Serving 1,700 students in grades 9-12, Windsor 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,700 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Windsor High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Windsor school district, covering approximately 30.9 square miles. The zone is located in Windsor, CA, with a typical drive to the school taking 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge being about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windsor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Windsor High School's student population of 1,700 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,700 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Windsor High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windsor High School is 0.57, 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
#3976 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windsor High School's ranking?
Windsor High School is ranked #3976 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Windsor High School often compared to?
Windsor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Rosa High School, Maria Carrillo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Windsor High School?
The graduation rate of Windsor High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Windsor High School?
1,700 students attend Windsor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Windsor High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Windsor High School?
Windsor High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Windsor High School offer ?
Windsor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Windsor High School part of?
Windsor High School is part of Windsor Unified School District.
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