Best Public Schools in Vallejo, CA

The city of Vallejo, California is home to 26 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with high percentages of Hispanic and African American students. While the academic performance varies widely across the district, a few standout schools emerge from the data.

Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school, has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (0.9%) and relatively strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in many grade levels and subjects. Similarly, Cave Language Academy, a public elementary/middle school, has impressive academic results, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. At the high school level, MIT Academy stands out with the highest 4-year graduation rate (91.2%) and the lowest dropout rate (7.8%) among the high schools in the data set.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.29% at John Finney High (Continuation) to 61.76% at Griffin Academy High in 11th grade English Language Arts. This correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by the lower-performing schools, particularly those serving students from disadvantaged backgrounds.