Top Rankings
Willits Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,546 students in Willits Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Willits Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
1,546 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willits Unified School District, which is ranked #1719 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1696 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
33%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
28%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
33%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,290 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,108 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,290
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,108
$18,395
Best Willits Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Willits High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 North Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Blosser Lane Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Blosser Ln.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Gr: 3-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Baechtel Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
20 Spruce And Lincoln Way
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Gr: K-2 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Sanhedrin Alternative
Alternative School
120 North Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willits Unified School District?
Willits Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,546 students.
What is the rank of Willits Unified School District?
Willits Unified School District is ranked #1719 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willits Unified School District?
33% of Willits Unified School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Two or more races, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willits Unified School District?
Willits Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Willits Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,108 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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