- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vacaville, CA
Will C. Wood High
Federal NCES profile for Will C. Wood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064059009648
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Will C. Wood High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Will C. Wood High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Will C. Wood High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059009648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Will C. Wood High held near 1,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.9 → 80.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 064059009648 · Vacaville, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,671 enr · 21.2:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Vacaville High (2,044 students)
Will C. Wood High held near 1,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.9 → 80.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Will C. Wood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vacaville High
Vacaville High
2,044 students
- This school
Will C. Wood High
1,671 students
- Willis Jepson
Willis Jepson Middle
954 students
- Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham Elementary
882 students
- Browns Valley 806
Browns Valley Elementary
806 students
- Jean Callison 762
Jean Callison Elementary
762 students
What this shows Will C. Wood High reports 1,671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Will C. Wood High compares
Will C. Wood High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,671 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,671
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
White 24.2%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 9.0%
African American 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Will C. Wood High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Vacaville Unified reports $15,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Will C. Wood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis Jepson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwin Markham Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Callison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Will C. Wood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Vacaville
2 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 (~1,671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Will C. Wood High
How many students attend Will C. Wood High?
Will C. Wood High has 1,671 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vacaville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,670 (2022-23) → 1,681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will C. Wood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Will C. Wood High is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Will C. Wood High?
33.5% of students at Will C. Wood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Will C. Wood High?
The largest demographic group at Will C. Wood High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Will C. Wood High?
Will C. Wood High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Will C. Wood High rank among high schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Will C. Wood High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Vacaville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Vacaville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vacaville Unified?
Besides Will C. Wood High, Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students), Willis Jepson Middle (954 students), and Edwin Markham Elementary (882 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.