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#1336 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 14% in state

Woodlake High

High School · Woodlake Unified · Woodlake, CA

A Woodlake Unified high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 West Whitney Ave., Woodlake, CA 93286

  • Math 22% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.12 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation18.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$17,979
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Woodlake High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 40% across the 13-year record (2012–2024).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Woodlake 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,581/100K

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

$47,242

Median home value

$288,300

Median rent

$983/mo

College educated

11.7%

Homeownership

53.2%

Poverty rate

23%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93286; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·29 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bravo Lake HighEnrollment path unverified4.69–120.2 mi36Compare →
Woodlake Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–122.2 mi9Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Woodlake Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$17,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Woodlake High

Woodlake High is a public high school in Woodlake, CA, part of Woodlake Unified, serving approximately 668 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,336 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodlake High

What grades does Woodlake High serve?

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

How many students attend Woodlake High?

Woodlake High has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlake High?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodlake High is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodlake High rank in CA?

Woodlake High ranks #1,336 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Woodlake High's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodlake High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Woodlake High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodlake High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Woodlake High a charter school?

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

Is Woodlake High a Title I school?

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

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

87.9% of students at Woodlake 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
668
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 93286)
10,516
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
32.3
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 93286; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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