Serving 402 students in grades 9-12, Willits High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willits High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Willits High School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willits High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willits High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#7426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willits High School's ranking?
Willits High School is ranked #7426 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Willits High School often compared to?
Willits High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ukiah High School, Fort Bragg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willits High School?
The graduation rate of Willits High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Willits High School?
402 students attend Willits High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Willits High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willits High School?
Willits High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Willits High School offer ?
Willits High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Willits High School part of?
Willits High School is part of Willits Unified School District.
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