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Woodlake Unified

California · Public School District
6
Schools
2,099
Students
$18,276
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
89.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+37pp vs nat'l
87.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Woodlake Unified is a public school district in California serving 2,099 students across 6 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,276 is above average for a US public school district. 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Castle Rock Elementary03–05425
Francis J. White Learning CenterKG–02467
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Woodlake Valley Middle06–08476
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bravo Lake High09–1244
Woodlake Community Day07–1213
Woodlake High09–12674
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,276+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
16%
State
69.8%
Local (property tax)
15.9%
Federal
14.3%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,099
Students
89%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.9%
Opportunity Score—
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,276 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Woodlake Unified?
Woodlake Unified has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,099 students.
What is the graduation rate for Woodlake Unified?
The graduation rate is 87.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Woodlake Unified spend per student?
Woodlake Unified spends $18,276 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Woodlake Unified?
89% of students in Woodlake Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Woodlake Unified?
No, Woodlake Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Woodlake Unified serve?
Woodlake Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.