Summary:
Kelseyville, California has eight public schools serving grades K-12 across traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as alternative programs, all operating within a rural community facing significant economic challenges.
Most schools are part of the Kelseyville Unified district, where academic performance generally lags behind state averages, particularly in math. However, there are notable differences between schools. Kelseyville High stands out with a strong 92% graduation rate, and Mountain Vista Middle has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.3%. In contrast, Educational Donaldson Education Center and Shade Canyon Elementary face severe challenges with absenteeism rates above 44%, and Kelseyville Community Day serves very few students at a very high cost per pupil.
For parents, key considerations include the alternative Kelseyville Learning Academy, which has remarkably high attendance, and Riviera Elementary, where fourth-grade math scores are a relative strength. While economic need is high across the community, the data shows pockets of effective engagement and performance, suggesting that individual school environments and programs vary widely within the broader district challenges.
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