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Willits Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,534 students in Willits Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Willits Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,534 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Willits Unified School District, which is ranked #1712 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1708 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
72 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
512 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
55%
# Black Students
8 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
478 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
31%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
446 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
29%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
147
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,418 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,226 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,418
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,226
$19,787
Best Willits Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Willits High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Blosser Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Blosser Ln.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Grades: 3-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Baechtel Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Elementary School
Magnet School
20 Spruce And Lincoln Way
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Grades: K-2
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sanhedrin Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willits Unified School District?
Willits Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,534 students.
What is the rank of Willits Unified School District?
Willits Unified School District is ranked #1712 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willits Unified School District?
33% of Willits Unified School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willits Unified School District?
Willits Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Willits Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,226 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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