Best Public Schools in Concord, CA


Summary:

The city of Concord, California is home to 27 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools are primarily part of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, with the exception of Clayton Valley Charter High and a few alternative schools.

The standout schools in the area include Clayton Valley Charter High, which is consistently ranked among the top 450 high schools in California and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This charter school boasts an impressive 97.3% four-year graduation rate and only a 1.8% dropout rate, with significantly above-average test scores. Monte Gardens Elementary and Highlands Elementary are also high-performing elementary schools, ranking in the top 1,500 and 2,000 in the state, respectively.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. Some schools, such as Olympic Continuation High, struggle with very low test scores, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. These challenges are particularly evident in the alternative and continuation high schools, which likely serve a more vulnerable student population. The data suggests a potential relationship between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tending to have the lowest test scores and graduation rates.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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