West Cottonwood Junior High

Middle No virtual instruction Cottonwood, CA Grades 05–08 Rural: Fringe Redding, CA SchoolScore™ D (55.1)
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West Cottonwood Junior High
Cottonwood, CA 96022
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 05–08 SchoolScore™ D (55.1)
419
Students
21.4
Teachers
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
(530)347-3123
Phone
http://west.cwusd.com/
Website

West Cottonwood Junior High is a public school administered by the Cottonwood Union Elementary district in Cottonwood, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 05–08.

Key statistics: 419 students enrolled; a 19.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Middle School Average
Enrollment
419.0
State avg: 662.0
▼ 37% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.58:1
State avg: 20.7:1
▼ 5% better
Free Lunch %
50.6%
State avg: 64.5%
▼ 22% better
School Details
School Name
West Cottonwood Junior High
NCESSCH ID
060999001086
State School ID
CA-4569955-6050207
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
20512 West First St.
City
Cottonwood
State
California
ZIP Code
96022
County
Shasta County
Metro Area
Redding, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0601
State Leg. Upper
06001
State Leg. Lower
06001
Latitude
40.38599
Longitude
-122.29192
Grades Offered
5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
419
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.4
Teachers FTE
📐
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 212 50.6%
Not Applicable 150 35.8%
District Info
District Name
Cottonwood Union Elementary
LEAID
0609990
State LEA ID
CA-4569955
Phone
(530)347-3165
Website
http://www.cwusd.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Cottonwood
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$17,376K
Federal Revenue
$2,530K
State Revenue
$11,415K
Local Revenue
$3,431K
Total Expenditure
$15,151K
Instruction Exp.
$8,834K
Support Services
$5,319K
Other Current Exp.
$579K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of West Cottonwood Junior High

1
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Cottonwood · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
North Cottonwood
Cottonwood · Elementary
1.3 mi
3
Cottonwood Preschool
Cottonwood · Not reported
1.3 mi
4
Evergreen Elementary
Cottonwood · Elementary
2.7 mi
5
Evergreen Middle
Cottonwood · Middle
2.8 mi
6
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Cottonwood · Middle
2.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Cottonwood Junior High, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Cottonwood Junior High?
419 students are enrolled at West Cottonwood Junior High, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Cottonwood Junior High have?
West Cottonwood Junior High has 21.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does West Cottonwood Junior High serve?
West Cottonwood Junior High serves grades 05 through 08.
Is West Cottonwood Junior High a charter school?
West Cottonwood Junior High is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Cottonwood Junior High located in?
West Cottonwood Junior High is located in the Redding, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does West Cottonwood Junior High belong to?
West Cottonwood Junior High is part of the Cottonwood Union Elementary school district.
How much does Cottonwood Union Elementary spend per student?
The Cottonwood Union Elementary district spends approximately $36,159,905 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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