At a glance
Reported students
154
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
105
William Finch: 154 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. 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
- 92
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about William Finch
William Finch is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Orland. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Glenn County Office of Education. NCES reports 154 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, close to the California median of 18:1 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 (52.6%) and White (39%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking William Finch
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.18 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 0.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White39%
- Hispanic52.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
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.
Other schools in Glenn County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glenn County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
93 reported students
Success One!
High · Grades 09–12
105 reported students
Public schools near William Finch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success One! High · Charter · Glenn County Office of Education | 09–12 | 105 | 0.5 mi |
| Fairview Elementary Elementary · Orland Joint Unified | 03–05 | 458 | 0.8 mi |
| Mill Street Elementary Elementary · Orland Joint Unified | KG–02 | 521 | 0.9 mi |
| Orland High High · Orland Joint Unified | 09–12 | 725 | 0.9 mi |
| North Valley High (Continuation) High · Orland Joint Unified | 09–12 | 38 | 1 mi |
| Lake View Charter Other · Charter · Lake View Charter District | KG–12 | 969 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William Finch
What grades does William Finch serve?
William Finch reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Glenn County Office of Education.
How many students attend William Finch?
William Finch reported 154 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 92 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William Finch?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 154 students and 9.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is William Finch a public, charter, or magnet school?
William Finch is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of William Finch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63% 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 William Finch in?
William Finch is part of Glenn County Office of Education, based in Willows, CA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near William Finch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Success One! (0.5 mi), Fairview Elementary (0.8 mi), Mill Street Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.