Summary:
The city of Highland, California is home to 15 schools across two school districts - Redlands Unified and San Bernardino City Unified. The schools serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial/ethnic group. While some schools like Cram Elementary and Arroyo Verde Elementary consistently rank among the top performers in the state, others such as Lankershim Elementary and Highland Pacific Elementary struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.
The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the schools, with a wide gap between the highest-performing and lowest-performing institutions. This trend appears to be correlated with socioeconomic status, as schools with higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic proficiency rates. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, especially at the middle and high school levels, which may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by some schools.
The findings suggest that addressing these inequities and supporting the schools in greatest need will be crucial for ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the city of Highland. Targeted interventions and a focus on school-level factors, such as student-teacher ratios and school culture, could help to improve outcomes for the struggling schools and narrow the performance gap across the district.
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