Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Willow 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Willow High School's student population of 25 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willow 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 Willow High School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
32%
55%
Black
16%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow High School's ranking?
Willow High School is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willow High School?
The graduation rate of Willow High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Willow High School?
25 students attend Willow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Willow High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow High School?
Willow High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Willow High School offer ?
Willow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Willow High School part of?
Willow High School is part of John Swett Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 6/14/2010
This is not your average continuation school. These kids here are not only smart but have more potential than anyone around this town gives them credit for. Too bad they allowed Golden Gate to rent part of their site, this was not a good/smart move on behalf of JSUSD.I think in time hopefully they can move somewhere else so the two are not associated with each other.
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