Summary:
Exeter, California, served by the Exeter Unified district, has two public high schools—Exeter Union High and Kaweah High—that together serve about 940 students in grades 9-12, but they serve very different roles and student populations.
Exeter Union High is the district's primary comprehensive high school and is a strong performer, with an exceptional 99.5% graduation rate and English Language Arts proficiency far above state averages. In contrast, Kaweah High is a much smaller alternative school with a high-needs population, a very low student-teacher ratio, and significantly lower academic outcomes, including a much higher chronic absenteeism rate.
Key takeaways for parents are that Exeter Union High shows consistent improvement and delivers strong results, while Kaweah High provides a specialized, high-support environment. Mathematics is an area for improvement across the Exeter Unified district. The dramatic difference in outcomes between the two schools highlights how they are designed to meet different student needs.
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