Summary:
The city of Winters, California is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area face a mix of challenges and strengths, with some standout performers and others struggling to meet academic benchmarks.
Winters High School stands out as a relatively strong performer, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.9% and low dropout rate of 0.8%. The school also outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Wolfskill High School, an alternative high school, struggles with a much lower 4-year graduation rate of 39.1% and a high dropout rate of 17.4%. Wolfskill also faces extremely high chronic absenteeism at 97.3%.
Across the district, the schools serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group. However, the schools generally perform below state averages on standardized tests, and all have a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.58% to 76%. The Winters Joint Unified School District as a whole is ranked 973 out of 1,560 districts in California and is rated 2 out of 5 stars, indicating room for improvement in supporting student achievement across all grade levels.
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