Summary:
The city of Williams, California is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 3 high schools (1 continuation), and 1 alternative school. The district faces significant challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and wide disparities in graduation rates across its high schools.
The standout school in the district is Williams Junior/Senior High, which has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 90.2% and generally higher test scores than the district average, though still below the state level. In contrast, the Mid Valley High (Continuation) school has an impressive 94.7% graduation rate but also an extremely high 88.6% chronic absenteeism rate and very low test scores. The Coastal Buttes Academy alternative school serves a high-need population with a 92.86% free/reduced lunch rate.
Across the Williams Unified district, chronic absenteeism is a major issue, ranging from 21.4% to 88.6%, which likely contributes to the low test scores and graduation rates seen at many schools. The district's high schools in particular show a wide disparity in performance, with the continuation and alternative schools struggling the most. Addressing these challenges and providing targeted support to the district's most vulnerable schools and students should be key priorities.
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