Summary:
This analysis examines 10 high schools serving grades 9-12 in Modesto, California, revealing a district with significant performance variation and systemic challenges, particularly in mathematics and student attendance.
Among traditional schools, James C. Enochs High stands out as the top performer with the highest academic proficiency and a strong graduation rate, followed by Fred C. Beyer High, which excels in English proficiency. In contrast, Grace M. Davis High is the lowest-performing traditional school, while the alternative schools, Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center and Stanislaus Alternative Charter, show severe struggles with attendance and achievement.
Key takeaways for parents include a widespread weakness in math proficiency across the city, with most schools falling below the state average, and a serious chronic absenteeism problem that exceeds state levels. Notably, higher per-student funding does not guarantee better results, and graduation rates remain relatively high even at schools with lower academic performance. The schools within the Modesto City High district generally outperform the charter options in this area.
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