Summary:
The Healdsburg Unified school district in California consists of four public schools serving grades K-12 for approximately 1,200 students, with the district performing above state averages in several key areas despite high economic need among its student population.
Among the schools, Healdsburg High stands out as a top performer with an exceptional 98.5% graduation rate and zero dropout rate, ranking in the 81st percentile statewide. Healdsburg Elementary also excels, particularly in math where its proficiency rate is over 20 points higher than the state average, and it maintains the district's lowest chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Healdsburg Junior High shows a notable dip in math and science proficiency compared to the elementary school, a common challenge known as the "middle school slump."
The district faces significant challenges with student attendance, especially at the high school level and at the small Marce Becerra Academy, which has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 87%. Overall, the data shows that Healdsburg Unified provides a strong educational foundation, particularly at the elementary and high school levels, but must address middle school academic support and systemic attendance issues to ensure all students succeed.
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