S. William Abel Academy in Williams, CA

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

2.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

17th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

27.5

S. William Abel Academy: 43 reported students.

State peer staffing position

50th percentile

19.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 10
Teachers (FTE): 1
Student–teacher ratio: 10:1

What the reported data says about S. William Abel Academy

S. William Abel Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Williams. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Colusa County Office of Education. NCES reports 43 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (69.8%) and White (14%). English learners represent 20% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 70%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking S. William Abel Academy

1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 20%
Students with disabilities: 70%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 81.4%
Lunch program: Missing

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White14%
Hispanic69.8%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
Multiracial4.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Coastal Buttes Academy

Other · Grades KG–12

12 reported students

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Public schools near S. William Abel Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Coastal Buttes Academy Other · Colusa County Office of Education	KG–12	12	under 0.1 mi
Williams Junior/Senior High High · Williams Unified	07–12	588	1.1 mi
Mid Valley High (Continuation) High · Williams Unified	10–12	19	1.2 mi
Colusa High High · Colusa Unified	09–12	431	6.9 mi
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) High · Colusa Unified	09–12	27	6.9 mi
Maxwell Sr High High · Maxwell Unified	09–12	117	8.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about S. William Abel Academy

What grades does S. William Abel Academy serve?

S. William Abel Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Colusa County Office of Education.

How many students attend S. William Abel Academy?

S. William Abel Academy reported 43 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 10 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at S. William Abel Academy?

The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 43 students and 2.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is S. William Abel Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

S. William Abel Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colusa County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of S. William Abel Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

81.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is S. William Abel Academy in?

S. William Abel Academy is part of Colusa County Office of Education, based in Colusa, CA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near S. William Abel Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coastal Buttes Academy (under 0.1 mi), Williams Junior/Senior High (1.1 mi), Mid Valley High (Continuation) (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.