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#5354 of 9,539 schools in CA
Williams Junior/senior High
High School · Williams Unified · Williams, CA
A Williams Unified high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 7, Williams, CA 95987
- Math 9% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Williams Junior/senior High score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2020, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Williams Junior/senior 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,507/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williams), 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
$92,337
Median home value
$372,100
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95987; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Valley High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.1 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Coastal Buttes AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| S. William Abel AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 23 | 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.
Williams Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williams Junior/senior High is listed in Williams Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williams Junior/senior High
Williams Junior/senior High is a public high school in Williams, CA, part of Williams Unified, serving approximately 626 students in grades 7th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,354 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williams Junior/senior High
What grades does Williams Junior/senior High serve?
Williams Junior/senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Williams Junior/senior High?
Williams Junior/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Junior/senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Junior/senior High is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williams Junior/senior High rank in CA?
Williams Junior/senior High ranks #5,354 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Williams Junior/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Williams Junior/senior 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 Williams Junior/senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams Junior/senior High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Williams Junior/senior High a charter school?
No, Williams Junior/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williams Junior/senior High a Title I school?
No, Williams Junior/senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williams Junior/senior High?
95.5% of students at Williams Junior/senior 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Colusa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (530) 473-5369
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95987)
- 6,489
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 95987; 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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