Enrollment
588
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williams, CA
Williams Junior/Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Williams Junior/Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 064254006964
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Junior/Senior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Williams · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Junior/Senior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Junior/Senior High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Williams, CA.
School address
District: Williams Unified · California
NCES ID 064254006964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Junior/Senior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams Junior/Senior High
Williams Junior/Senior High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Williams, California, enrolling 588 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 588 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,991 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,120.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Williams Unified spends $13,263 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Williams's public schools, it stands alongside S. William Abel Academy (43 students): Williams Junior/Senior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 43:1).
Williams Unified also operates Williams Primary Elementary (407 students) and Williams Upper Elementary (289 students) alongside Williams Junior/Senior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Williams Junior/Senior High compares
Williams Junior/Senior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Williams Junior/Senior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williams Unified, which includes Williams Junior/Senior High.
$13,263
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 67.9%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Williams Junior/Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Primary Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mid Valley High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Junior/Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Williams
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~588 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Williams Junior/Senior High
How many students attend Williams Junior/Senior High?
Williams Junior/Senior High has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williams, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Junior/Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Junior/Senior High is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Junior/Senior High?
81.9% of students at Williams Junior/Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Junior/Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Williams Junior/Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Williams, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Junior/Senior High?
Williams Junior/Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williams Junior/Senior High rank among schools in Williams?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Junior/Senior High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Williams, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Williams on the city page.
Is Williams Junior/Senior High a good school?
Williams Junior/Senior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Williams Unified?
Besides Williams Junior/Senior High, Williams Unified also operates Williams Primary Elementary (407 students), Williams Upper Elementary (289 students), and Mid Valley High (Continuation) (19 students). See the Williams Unified district page for the complete list.
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