- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064271006978
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Willows High shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 064271006978 · Willows, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 18.4:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Murdock Elementary (488 students)
Willows High shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willows High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murdock Elemen
Murdock Elementary
488 students
- Willows Interm
Willows Intermediate
464 students
- This school
Willows High
423 students
- Willows Commun 24
Willows Community High
24 students
What this shows Willows High reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willows High compares
Willows High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,978
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
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.
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
District finance for Willows Unified reports $14,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~423 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), down 42.
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 31/100 (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 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.
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.