Serving 123 students in grades 6-12, Willits Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willits Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Willits Charter's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Elevating academic excellence while respecting the unique qualities and strengths of all learners.
School Rankings
Willits Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willits Charter is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willits Charter's ranking?
Willits Charter is ranked #5734 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Willits Charter often compared to?
Willits Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Willits High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willits Charter?
The graduation rate of Willits Charter is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Willits Charter?
123 students attend Willits Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Willits Charter students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willits Charter?
Willits Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Willits Charter offer ?
Willits Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Willits Charter part of?
Willits Charter is part of Willits Charter School District.
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