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#5346 of 9,539 schools in CA
Will C. Wood High
High School · Vacaville Unified · Vacaville, CA
A Vacaville Unified high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
998 Marshall Rd., Vacaville, CA 95687
- Math 18% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Will C. Wood High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2017, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Will C. Wood High 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vacaville), 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
$106,648
Median home value
$583,800
Median rent
$2,250/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95687; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Ernest Kimme Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Vacaville Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Buckingham Collegiate Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 474 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vacaville Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Will C. Wood High is listed in Vacaville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Will C. Wood High
Will C. Wood High is a public high school in Vacaville, CA, part of Vacaville Unified, serving approximately 1,681 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,346 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Will C. Wood High
What grades does Will C. Wood High serve?
Will C. Wood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Will C. Wood High?
Will C. Wood High has an enrollment of approximately 1,681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will C. Wood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Will C. Wood High is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Will C. Wood High rank in CA?
Will C. Wood High ranks #5,346 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Will C. Wood High's MySchoolScout rating?
Will C. Wood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Will C. Wood High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Will C. Wood High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Will C. Wood High a charter school?
No, Will C. Wood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Will C. Wood High a Title I school?
No, Will C. Wood High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Will C. Wood High?
35.0% of students at Will C. Wood High 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
- 1,681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (707) 453-6900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95687)
- 69,741
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 95687; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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