Walnut Street School · Photo: Epolk · CC0Woodland’s public schools score below 51% of California districts on tests and graduation
24% of students in Woodland’s public schools are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Woodland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Woodland’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 588 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Woodland’s, its schools beat 40%, lower than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,145 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Woodland Christian School (private) and Holy Rosary Catholic School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Woodland’s grade
B−: better than 49% of California school districts, #516 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Woodland, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Woodland · depends on your address
Douglass Middle
Grades 7–8 · 768 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Lee Middle
Grades 7–8 · 575 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Woodland · depends on your address
Douglass Middle
Grades 7–8 · 768 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Lee Middle
Grades 7–8 · 575 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Woodland · depends on your address
Pioneer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,582 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Woodland Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,155 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Woodland · depends on your address
Pioneer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,582 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Woodland Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,155 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Woodland · depends on your address
Pioneer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,582 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Woodland Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,155 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Woodland · depends on your address
Pioneer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,582 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Woodland Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,155 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Woodland’s public schools are run by Woodland Joint Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Woodland vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Woodland’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland | B− | Woodland Joint Unified |
Every school in Woodland
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Yolo County ROP and Dan Jacobs).
Questions about Woodland’s schools
Are Woodland’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Woodland children attend score below 51% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #516 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Woodland in?
Woodland Joint Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 9,304 students in 17 schools (2024–25).
Where do Woodland kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Pioneer High and Woodland Senior High.
What is Woodland’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Woodland Joint Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Woodland spend per student?
$17,145 in Woodland Joint Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Woodland?
Yes: Woodland Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 981 students) and Holy Rosary Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 102 students).
Parents talk
What Woodland families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Woodland → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.