Summary:
This analysis covers five high schools within the highly-ranked Clovis Unified district in Clovis, California, serving grades 9-12, with one school also serving grades 7-12.
The traditional comprehensive high schools in Clovis are consistently strong performers. Buchanan High stands out as the top school, ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide with a 97.5% graduation rate and the highest test scores. Clovis High (83rd percentile) and Clovis East High (79th percentile) also perform well above state averages, with graduation rates above 95% and dropout rates below 2%. All three traditional schools significantly outperform state averages in English, math, and science proficiency.
The district also operates two alternative schools serving at-risk students, which show very different outcomes despite high per-student funding. Gateway High (Continuation) and Clovis Community Day Secondary have much lower graduation rates, very high chronic absenteeism, and significantly lower academic proficiency. This indicates that while the district's traditional high schools are excellent, its alternative programs face distinct challenges in supporting their student populations.
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