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Windsor High

High School · Windsor Unified · Windsor, CA

A Windsor Unified high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8695 Windsor Rd., Windsor, CA 95492

  • Math 22% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation17.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$15,629
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Windsor High score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

44.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Windsor 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated974/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windsor), 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

$131,022

Median home value

$777,700

Median rent

$2,149/mo

College educated

34.9%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95492; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Bay Met AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.5K–120.1 mi63Compare →
Windsor Oaks AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.39–120.1 mi35Compare →
Sonoma County Alternative Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified4.9K–122.3 mi68Compare →
Sonoma County CourtEnrollment path unverified4.4K–122.3 mi36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Windsor Unified

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$15,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Windsor High is listed in Windsor Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Windsor High

Windsor High is a public high school in Windsor, CA, part of Windsor Unified, serving approximately 1,638 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,998 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Windsor High

What grades does Windsor High serve?

Windsor High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Windsor High?

Windsor High has an enrollment of approximately 1,638 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor High?

The student-teacher ratio at Windsor High is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Windsor High rank in CA?

Windsor High ranks #4,998 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Windsor High's MySchoolScout rating?

Windsor High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Windsor High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Windsor High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Windsor High a charter school?

No, Windsor High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Windsor High a Title I school?

No, Windsor High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windsor High?

44.1% of students at Windsor 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
1,638
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 95492)
27,455
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
42.4
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 95492; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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