Serving 24 students in grades 10-12, Willows Community High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willows Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Willows Community High School's student population of 24 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willows Community High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
59%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willows Community High School?
The graduation rate of Willows Community High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Willows Community High School?
24 students attend Willows Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Willows Community High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willows Community High School?
Willows Community High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Willows Community High School offer ?
Willows Community High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Willows Community High School part of?
Willows Community High School is part of Willows Unified School District.
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