Very Good
#2636 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Sanhedrin Alternative
High School · Willits Unified · Willits, CA
A Willits Unified high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1277 Blosser Ln., Willits, CA 95490
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sanhedrin Alternative score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2018–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019)
Based on 2 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sanhedrin Alternative sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average646/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willits), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,069
Median home value
$383,900
Median rent
$1,243/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95490; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willits HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Willits CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Willits Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanhedrin Alternative is listed in Willits Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanhedrin Alternative
Sanhedrin Alternative is a public high school in Willits, CA, part of Willits Unified, serving approximately 62 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,636 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanhedrin Alternative
What grades does Sanhedrin Alternative serve?
Sanhedrin Alternative serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sanhedrin Alternative?
Sanhedrin Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanhedrin Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanhedrin Alternative is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanhedrin Alternative rank in CA?
Sanhedrin Alternative ranks #2,636 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sanhedrin Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanhedrin Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sanhedrin Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanhedrin Alternative has 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Is Sanhedrin Alternative a charter school?
No, Sanhedrin Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanhedrin Alternative a Title I school?
No, Sanhedrin Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanhedrin Alternative?
67.7% of students at Sanhedrin Alternative qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (707) 459-4801
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95490)
- 14,627
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95490; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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