Winters Joint Unified

The Winters Joint Unified school district in California serves students from 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district faces several key challenges, including disparities in academic performance between schools, high rates of economically disadvantaged students, and district-wide issues with attendance and engagement.

Winters High School stands out as the largest school in the district with 469 students and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.9%. However, the school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.2%. In contrast, Wolfskill High School, an alternative high school, struggles significantly with a very low 4-year graduation rate of 39.1% and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 97.3%.

Across the district, test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state average, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve academic performance. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 57.58% to 76%, indicate that the district faces significant challenges in supporting students from low-income backgrounds. Addressing these issues, particularly the district-wide problems with attendance and engagement, will be crucial for the Winters Joint Unified school district to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.