William Finch

Glenn County Office of Education
607 E. Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
Charter School 153 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
William Finch is a specialized K-12 educational institution located in Orland, California, operating as part of the Orland Unified School District. The school functions primarily as an alternative education center, designed to provide flexible learning pathways for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom environment. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, the school aims to support students in credit recovery, academic acceleration, and personal development, helping them stay on track toward high school graduation.

Beyond its core academic offerings, William Finch emphasizes a supportive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth. The school utilizes a blended approach to learning, integrating digital curriculum with consistent teacher-led instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its mission to foster a safe and inclusive environment, the school serves as a vital resource for families in the region seeking a personalized alternative that emphasizes student accountability and long-term academic success.
153
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
23.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    76 (49.7 %)
  • White
    63 (41.2 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (6.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Glenn County Office of Education
Phone: (530)865-1683
Website: http://www.wmfinch.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio
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Other K - 12th