S. William Abel Academy

www.ccoe.net

43 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The **S. William Abel Community School**, located in Williams, California, operates under the jurisdiction of the Colusa County Office of Education (CCOE). The school is designed as an alternative educational setting, primarily serving students who benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to re-engage students who may have struggled in conventional high schools, helping them overcome academic or behavioral hurdles to earn their high school diplomas.

As part of the CCOE network, the school places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between academic requirements and social-emotional growth. The curriculum is tailored to meet state standards while offering the flexibility needed to support students with diverse needs. Through its partnership with the county office, S. William Abel Community School serves as a vital resource for the Williams community, ensuring that all students have access to a structured pathway toward graduation and post-secondary success.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S. William Abel Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	30
Two or More	2
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
30 (69.8%)
White
6 (14.0%)
American Indian
4 (9.3%)
Two or More
2 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Colusa County Office of Education
Phone:	(530)473-1350
Website:	http://www.ccoe.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 10