- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willits, CA
Sanhedrin Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Sanhedrin Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064256014273
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanhedrin Alternative earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Willits · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanhedrin Alternative has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanhedrin Alternative ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Willits, CA.
School address
District: Willits Unified · California
NCES ID 064256014273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sanhedrin Alternative shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 064256014273 · Willits, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 19:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Willits High (397 students)
Sanhedrin Alternative shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sanhedrin Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willits High
Willits High
397 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary
350 students
- Blosser Lane E
Blosser Lane Elementary
335 students
- Baechtel Grove
Baechtel Grove Middle
331 students
- Sherwood 59
Sherwood
59 students
- This school 57
Sanhedrin Alternative
57 students
What this shows Sanhedrin Alternative reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanhedrin Alternative compares
Sanhedrin Alternative is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 17.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Sanhedrin Alternative is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Willits Unified reports $17,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanhedrin Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willits High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blosser Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baechtel Grove Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanhedrin Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Willits
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~57 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sanhedrin Alternative
How many students attend Sanhedrin Alternative?
Sanhedrin Alternative has 57 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willits, CA. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanhedrin Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanhedrin Alternative is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanhedrin Alternative?
65.7% of students at Sanhedrin Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanhedrin Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Sanhedrin Alternative is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Willits, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanhedrin Alternative?
Sanhedrin Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sanhedrin Alternative rank among public schools in Willits?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanhedrin Alternative ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Willits, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Willits on the city page.
What other schools are in Willits Unified?
Besides Sanhedrin Alternative, Willits Unified also operates Willits High (397 students), Brookside Elementary (350 students), and Blosser Lane Elementary (335 students). See the Willits Unified district page for the complete list.