Willits High

397 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Willits High School, located at 299 N. Main St. in Willits, California, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Willits Unified School District. Nestled in the heart of Mendocino County, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9–12. Its campus serves as a central hub for the local community, offering a blend of traditional academic programs, vocational training, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere characteristic of rural Northern California. Beyond its standard academic coursework, Willits High supports a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and leadership opportunities intended to promote student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to address the diverse needs of its student population while upholding the educational standards of the Willits community.

397

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willits High
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	143
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	57
American Indian	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
145 (37.1%)
Hispanic
143 (36.6%)
Two or More
57 (14.6%)
American Indian
34 (8.7%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Willits Unified
Phone:	(707)459-7700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 100

Grade 10 116

Grade 11 102

Grade 12 79