Summary:
The city of Sun Valley, California is home to 16 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex and Stonehurst Avenue Elementary ranking among the top in the state, while others like Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies and Virtual Academy of International Studies/Humanities struggle with low test scores, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism.
The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools in Sun Valley. For example, the percentage of 11th graders proficient or better in Mathematics ranges from just 2.56% at Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies to 24.14% at Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex. The alternative and continuation high schools in the area face particularly significant challenges, while the charter schools like Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex and the Fenton Charter Leadership Academy District appear to be outperforming many of the traditional public schools.
Notably, many of the schools in Sun Valley have student populations that are entirely or predominantly non-white, suggesting a lack of racial diversity that may be an area for further exploration and consideration. Overall, the data paints a complex picture of the education landscape in Sun Valley, with both areas of strength and significant challenges facing the local school system.
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