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Western Placer Unified


At a glance
456thof 1,543 California districts▲ 2
Better than 70% of California districts
600 Sixth St. Ste. 400
Lincoln, CA 95648-1825
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 70.4% of districts
14
Schools
8,030
Students
Top rankedTwelve Bridges Middle311th of 2,761 California middle schools
Biggest riser
Foskett Ranch Elementary up 569 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Phoenix High (Continuation) 20 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Western Placer Unified district serves Lincoln, CA with 14 schools, including eight elementary, two middle, three high schools, and one K-12 alternative program, providing a comprehensive educational pathway for local families.

Performance varies significantly across the district, with a clear standout being the cluster of Twelve Bridges High, Twelve Bridges Middle, and Twelve Bridges Elementary, which consistently rank in the state's top tiers for test scores and graduation rates, while also having notably low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Sheridan Elementary and Phoenix High (Continuation) face substantial challenges, with Phoenix High having alarmingly low graduation and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Overall, the district performs above state averages in key areas like graduation and test scores, but the wide gap between its highest and lowest-performing schools is a key feature. Parents will find a strong traditional pathway, especially in the Twelve Bridges schools, alongside alternative options like the successful ATLAS Learning Academy, though outcomes differ greatly between programs.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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