Enrollment
423
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Willows, CA
Willows High
Federal NCES profile for Willows High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064271006978
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willows High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Willows · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Willows High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willows High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Willows, CA.
School address
District: Willows Unified · California
NCES ID 064271006978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willows High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willows High
Willows High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Willows, California, enrolling 423 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,725 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #542.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (35%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Willows Unified spends $12,914 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Willows's high schools, it stands alongside Willows Community High (24 students): Willows High is larger than that campus by headcount.
Willows Unified also operates Murdock Elementary (488 students) and Willows Intermediate (464 students) alongside Willows 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 Willows High compares
Willows 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$12,914
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 56.7%
White 34.8%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Willows High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willows Unified, which includes Willows High.
$12,914
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 63.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 Willows High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willows Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willows Community High | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Willows High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Willows
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Willows High
How many students attend Willows High?
Willows High has 423 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willows, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willows High?
The student-teacher ratio at Willows High is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Willows High?
60.6% of students at Willows High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willows High?
The largest demographic group at Willows High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Willows, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willows High?
Willows High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Willows High rank among public schools in Willows?
By Resource Investment Index, Willows High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Willows, 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 Willows on the city page.
Is Willows High a good school?
Willows High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of 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 Willows Unified?
Besides Willows High, Willows Unified also operates Murdock Elementary (488 students), Willows Intermediate (464 students), and Willows Community High (24 students). See the Willows Unified district page for the complete list.
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