Western Placer Unified

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.

District Detail

600 Sixth St. Ste. 400
Lincoln, CA 95648-1825

(916) 645-6350

SchoolDigger Rank:
456^th of 1543 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 8,030

Primary Schools: 8
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CSA Spanish Overall (2025)			CSA Spanish Listening (2025)			CSA Spanish Writing (2025)			CSA Spanish Reading (2025)			CAST Science (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Overall 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary	Public	K-5	150 East 12th St.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 645-6390	442	19	23.2	44.6%	237 (53.6%)	9 (2.0%)	150 (33.9%)	12 (2.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	60.5	2039^th of 5857 public elementary schools	65.2%		55.7	2250^th of 5869 public elementary schools	61.7%	211													35.1				35.1	60.3	38.3	50.0					51.0	61.6	40.4	38.4					47.7	78.2	88.5	92.3	80.8	84.6	84.6	$15,870	$1,775	$14,095
Creekside Oaks Elementary	Public	K-5	2030 First St.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 645-6380	557	25	22.2	53.3%	178 (32.0%)	8 (1.4%)	312 (56.0%)	12 (2.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.7%)	48.5	2673^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	54.4%		41.5	3098^th of 5869 public elementary schools	47.2%	425	12.2	23.7	17.7	39.0	15.8	27.9	19.5	34.2	26.6	9.8	13.2	11.4	29.0				29.0	43.5	47.4	48.4					46.3	47.1	40.0	24.2					38.4	96.8						$16,554	$2,163	$14,391
Lincoln High	Public	9-12	790 J St.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 645-6360	1,184	57	20.8	42.1%	527 (44.5%)	14 (1.2%)	508 (42.9%)	61 (5.2%)	8 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	62 (5.2%)	59.5	835^th of 2162 public high schools	61.4%		50.8	982^nd of 2159 public high schools	54.5%	147															32.3	21.4	31.8							54.1	54.1							28.3	28.3							$16,065	$1,525	$14,540
Phoenix High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	870 J St.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 645-6395	105	5	20.0	81.0%	35 (33.3%)	2 (1.9%)	56 (53.3%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.6%)	16.4	1759^th of 2162 public high schools	18.6%		26.5	1564^th of 2159 public high schools	27.6%	195															8.7		7.7							29.2	29.2							0.0	0.0							$19,229	$2,725	$16,504
Sheridan Elementary	Public	K-5	4730 H St.	Sheridan	95681	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 633-2591	62	3	20.6	71.0%	23 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (46.8%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.3%)								(n/a)																		18.2							24.1	18.2							10.3							$28,653	$3,231	$25,422
First Street Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 First St.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 645-6330	381	19	20.0	69.8%	107 (28.1%)	3 (0.8%)	242 (63.5%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	57.8	2181^st of 5857 public elementary schools	62.8%		69.7	1609^th of 5869 public elementary schools	72.6%	572													37.8				37.8	37.7	55.4	47.0					46.5	44.9	55.4	42.2					47.0							$18,143	$1,758	$16,385
Glen Edwards Middle	Public	6-8	204 L St.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 645-6370	815	37	21.9	44.8%	328 (40.2%)	25 (3.1%)	370 (45.4%)	30 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.4%)	42.6	1403^rd of 2761 public middle schools	49.2%		52	1109^th of 2783 public middle schools	60.2%	294														25.7			25.7				33.7	52.7	41.5		42.5				27.1	28.7	33.3		29.5							$14,475	$1,436	$13,039
Twelve Bridges Elementary	Public	K-5	2450 Eastridge Dr.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 434-5220	744	27	28.0	13.0%	424 (57.0%)	9 (1.2%)	146 (19.6%)	68 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (12.8%)	86.9	828^th of 5857 public elementary schools	85.9%		87.2	850^th of 5869 public elementary schools	85.5%	22													50.4				50.4	59.6	69.2	70.6					66.9	71.6	69.9	62.7					67.9	91.1	94.3	92.7	94.3	93.5	93.5	$13,844	$998	$12,846
Foskett Ranch Elementary	Public	K-5	1561 Joiner Pkwy.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 434-5255	415	20	20.7	23.9%	209 (50.4%)	8 (1.9%)	115 (27.7%)	32 (7.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.8%)	67.6	1711^th of 5857 public elementary schools	70.8%		55.2	2280^th of 5869 public elementary schools	61.2%	569													48.2				48.2	50.0	47.1	57.4					51.2	71.2	51.5	37.0					52.9	91.0	91.0	97.0	91.0	91.0	91.0	$16,897	$2,221	$14,676
Twelve Bridges Middle	Public	6-8	770 Westview Dr.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 434-5270	931	38	24.2	16.8%	544 (58.4%)	14 (1.5%)	198 (21.3%)	68 (7.3%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	99 (10.6%)	88.2	311^th of 2761 public middle schools	88.7%		87.5	333^rd of 2783 public middle schools	88.0%	22														54.6			54.6				61.3	81.5	73.3		71.7				51.5	59.4	62.0		57.4							$13,386	$1,429	$11,957
Lincoln Crossing Elementary	Public	K-5	635 Groveland Ln.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 434-5292	484	19	25.4	23.3%	260 (53.7%)	1 (0.2%)	119 (24.6%)	38 (7.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (13.0%)	60.9	2021^st of 5857 public elementary schools	65.5%		66.2	1771^st of 5869 public elementary schools	69.8%	250													36.7				36.7	47.7	49.2	61.5					53.3	55.3	46.0	33.0					44.4	97.6			97.6	98.4	98.4	$14,136	$1,094	$13,042
ATLAS Learning Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	870 J St.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 409-2404	80	2	35.5	27.5%	56 (70.0%)	4 (5.0%)	13 (16.3%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)								(n/a)															35.7		40.9							77.8	75.0							33.3	35.7							$11,295	$555	$10,740
Scott M. Leaman	Public	K-5	1200 Brentford Cir.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 543-0297	513	21	24.4	20.7%	268 (52.2%)	8 (1.6%)	120 (23.4%)	39 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	74 (14.4%)	77.9	1247^th of 5857 public elementary schools	78.7%		79.3	1184^th of 5869 public elementary schools	79.8%	63													42.7				42.7	59.2	69.2	56.3					61.6	61.0	70.3	49.0					59.9	87.6	91.0	93.3	91.0	89.9	92.1	$14,769	$1,567	$13,202
Twelve Bridges High	Public	9-12	2360 Fieldstone Dr.	Lincoln	95648	Placer County	Western Placer Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 409-2631	1,317	59	22.2	20.3%	752 (57.1%)	24 (1.8%)	267 (20.3%)	132 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.6%)	133 (10.1%)	75.5	486^th of 2162 public high schools	77.5%		65.7	637^th of 2159 public high schools	70.5%	151																23.8	24.1							61.9	61.9							40.2	40.2							$14,323	$1,232	$13,091

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Horizon Charter District	2.02 mi	1
John Adams Academy - Lincoln District	3.51 mi	1
Rocklin Unified	4.75 mi	23	236^th
Maria Montessori Charter Academy District	5.74 mi	1	161^st
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District	6.12 mi	1	27^th

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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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