Summary:
The Winters Joint Unified district operates two public high schools serving grades 9-12: Winters High, a traditional comprehensive school with 479 students, and the much smaller, alternative Wolfskill High, with 20 students.
Winters High is a standout performer in the district, with a 94.4% graduation rate that exceeds state averages and particularly strong English Language Arts scores. It shows a positive trend of improvement and maintains a relatively low dropout rate. In contrast, Wolfskill High faces significant challenges, with very high chronic absenteeism, a low graduation rate, and a high dropout rate, which are common for alternative schools serving at-risk students.
For families, Winters High represents a strong academic option within the district, though mathematics is an area for improvement. The dramatic difference in outcomes between the two schools highlights their distinct educational roles. The district's overall performance is pulled between Winters High's success and the intensive support needs of the students at Wolfskill High.
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