Summary:
The city of Willows, California is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area face a mix of challenges, with some high-performing institutions like Willows High and Walden Academy, as well as lower-performing schools that struggle with chronic absenteeism and low academic proficiency.
Willows High stands out as the top-performing school in the area, with 35.23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 32.94% proficient or better in Mathematics. It also boasts a strong 97.6% 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, Willows Community High struggles with a concerning 63.6% graduation rate and 18.2% dropout rate. The Walden Academy public charter school also demonstrates stronger academic performance compared to the other schools in the area.
Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.9% at Walden Academy to 81.3% at Willows Community High, are a major concern and likely contribute to the lower academic outcomes at these schools. Additionally, the schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged populations, with free/reduced lunch rates as high as 91.67% at Willows Community High. Addressing these disparities should be a priority for the Willows Unified, Walden Academy District, and Glenn County Office of Education districts to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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