For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 587 students in Willits, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Willits, CA are Willits Charter and Willits High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willits, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Willits have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Willits, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Willits High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Willits, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willits Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1431 South Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Willits High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 North Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sanhedrin Alternative
Alternative School
120 North Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Willits, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Vida Independent Study Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 1461
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Little Lake Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1275 Blosser Ln
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
New Horizons (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
New Horizons (Alter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
618 S. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Sanhedrin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Willits Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Willits Secondary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
370 E. Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Willits, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Willits, CA include Willits Charter and Willits High School.
How many public high schools are located in Willits?
3 public high schools are located in Willits.
What is the racial composition of students in Willits?
Willits public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Willits are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Willits include: Willits Charter vs. Willits High School
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