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Will C. Wood High
High School · Vacaville Unified
998 Marshall Rd., Vacaville, CA 95687
Enrollment
1,681
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
6.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,681
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
6.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,346 of 9,539
In Vacaville
#8 of 19
public schools
In district
#7 of 16
Vacaville Unified
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About Will C. Wood High
Will C. Wood High is a public high school in Vacaville, CA, part of Vacaville Unified. Will C.
Wood High serves approximately 1,681 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. Will C. Wood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,346 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Will C. Wood High show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 6.5
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Will C. Wood High runs 21:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
31% of students at Will C. Wood High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Will C. Wood High — Students at Will C. Wood High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.
How Will C. Wood High Compares
See how Will C. Wood High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
998 Marshall Rd., Vacaville, CA 95687
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Will C. Wood High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Vacaville High (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ernest Kimme Charter Academy (rated 6.0/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Vacaville, see our Vacaville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VACAVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Vacaville | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Eugene Padan Elementary Vacaville | 0.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Fairmont Charter Elementary Vacaville | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| VACAVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Vacaville | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Ernest Kimme Charter Academy Vacaville | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Stetson Academy Vacaville | 0.8 mi | — |
| Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Vacaville | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Kairos Public Vacaville | 0.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Shereene Wilkerson Academy of Excellence Vacaville | 1.3 mi | — |
| BETHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Vacaville | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Vacaville | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Sierra Vista K-8 Vacaville | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Vacaville High Vacaville | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Edwin Markham Elementary Vacaville | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Foxboro Elementary Vacaville | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Alamo Elementary Vacaville | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Vaca Pena Middle Vacaville | 1.4 mi | 4.6 |
| THE ACADEMY OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING Vacaville | 1.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Cambridge Elementary Vacaville | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Hemlock Elementary Vacaville | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95687 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,648
Median Home Value
$583,800
Median Rent
$2,250/mo
Population
69,741
College Educated
24.5%
Homeownership
66.3%
Avg Commute
27.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
38
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 35.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (707) 453-6900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
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District
Vacaville Unified- District Enrollment
- 12,708
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,223
- District Rank
- #7 of 16
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