Summary:
The city of Healdsburg, California is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like West Side Elementary and Alexander Valley Elementary ranking among the top in the state, while others like Marce Becerra Academy struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.
The two highest-performing elementary schools, West Side Elementary and Alexander Valley Elementary, are part of smaller, higher-ranked school districts (West Side Union and Alexander Valley Union) within the larger Healdsburg Unified district. These schools boast impressive test scores, with over 70% and 60% of students respectively proficient in core subjects. In contrast, Marce Becerra Academy, the alternative high school, has significantly lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates compared to the main Healdsburg High.
The data also reveals a notable achievement gap between the elementary/middle schools and the high schools in the district, with test scores declining as students progress through the system. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients tend to have lower performance metrics, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes. Overall, the Healdsburg school district has room for improvement, with most schools ranking in the middle to lower end of the state rankings and several struggling with high chronic absenteeism rates.
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