Serving 1,735 students in grades 9-12, Will C. Wood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 25%
- Reading Proficiency: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Will C. Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Will C. Wood High School's student population of 1,735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Will C. Wood High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Will C. Wood High School often compared to?
Will C. Wood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vacaville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Will C. Wood High School?
The graduation rate of Will C. Wood High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Will C. Wood High School?
1,735 students attend Will C. Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Will C. Wood High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will C. Wood High School?
Will C. Wood High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Will C. Wood High School offer ?
Will C. Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Will C. Wood High School part of?
Will C. Wood High School is part of Vacaville Unified School District.
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