Summary:
The city of Calistoga, California, served by the Calistoga Joint Unified district, has three public schools: Calistoga Elementary (grades K-6), Calistoga Junior/Senior High (grades 7-12), and the much smaller Palisades High (Continuation) for high school students needing an alternative setting.
Comparing the two main schools reveals distinct strengths. Calistoga Elementary performs notably well in mathematics, exceeding both district and state averages. Calistoga Junior/Senior High excels in a different area, boasting an exceptionally high graduation rate of 96.7% and lower-than-average chronic absenteeism, despite academic proficiency scores that are generally below state averages. Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
The third school, Palisades High (Continuation), operates with a very low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending to provide intensive support for its small number of students. Overall, the district presents a picture of strong student support and retention, with particular success in keeping students engaged through graduation, even as standardized test results vary between grade levels.
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